Prediction of bowel obstruction caused by obturator hernia using risk factor categories on clinical characteristics and multidetector  computed tomographic findings

ConclusionsPatient ’s age and major diameter of hernia sac are independent risk factors resulting in bowel obstruction in patients with obturator hernia. Obturator hernia repair before bowel obstruction development may result in better outcomes and fewer postoperative complications.
Source: Abdominal Imaging - Category: Radiology Source Type: research