Hernia, Obturator

A pelvic hernia through the obturator foramen, a large aperture in the hip bone normally covered by a membrane. Obturator hernia can lead to intestinal incarceration and INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION.

Year introduced: 1991(1980)

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Tree Number(s): C23.300.707.937

MeSH Unique ID: D006553

Entry Terms:

• Obturator Hernia
• Hernias, Obturator
• Obturator Hernias

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Hernia, Obturator