A rare case of left‐sided obturator hernia diagnosed by computed tomography

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Obturator hernia is a rare condition that is difficult to detect clinically. We highlight the importance of a CT scan in establishing an early diagnosis of an obturator hernia, effective surgical intervention planning, thereby enhancing the result.

Keywords

• case report
• computed tomography
• obstructed hernia
• obturator hernia
• Richter's hernia