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Hernia, Obturator  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Hernias, Obturator
  • Obturator Hernia
  • Obturator Hernias

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 91(80); was see under HERNIA 1980-90; was OBTURATOR HERNIA see under HERNIA 1975-79

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D006553

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