Kozlowski J M, Beal J M
Arch Surg. 1977 Aug;112(8):1001-2. doi: 10.1001/archsurg.1977.01370080099017.
Obturator hernia is an uncommon problem that occurs predominantly in elderly, debilitated women. The diagnosis should be suspected in such patients who have evidence of small bowel obstruction, often initially intermittent, and who complain of pain along the anteromedial aspect of the thigh. We present experience with three patients that characterizes the difficulties in diagnosis and treatment. Most patients require resection of the incarcerated bowel. Mortality is variable and is related to the condition of the patient.
闭孔疝是一种罕见疾病，主要发生于老年体弱女性。对于有小肠梗阻证据（通常起初为间歇性）且主诉大腿前内侧疼痛的此类患者，应怀疑该病的诊断。我们介绍了三例患者的诊治经历，以说明诊断和治疗中的困难。大多数患者需要切除嵌顿肠段。死亡率各不相同，且与患者状况有关。
