Early CT Diagnosis of Strangulated Obturator Hernia in a 93-Year-Old Woman Followed by Laparoscopic TAPP Repair: Case Report

Authors

Minh Duc Pham
Thanh Xuan Nguyen
Duc Anh Le Department of General Surgery, Hue Central Hospital – Branch 2
Duc Phu Tran
Huu Son Nguyen

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Abstract

Background: Obturator hernia is rare and accounts for less than 1% of all abdominal wall hernias. It represents a diagnostic challenge due to its non?specific signs and symptoms. Case Report: We describe a 93?year?old woman presenting with 12 hours of lower abdominal pain. Computed tomography demonstrated a right strangulated obturator hernia causing small?bowel obstruction. Laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal repair was performed with mesh placement. The patient recovered uneventfully and was discharged on postoperative day 4.

Conclusion: Early CT diagnosis followed by laparoscopic repair allows rapid recovery and reduces morbidity in strangulated obturator hernia.

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Published

2026-01-30

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 1 (2026)

Section

Miscellaneous

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