Laparoscopic obturator hernia repair in an adolescent

Obturator hernia is rare and has not been described in the pediatric population. The authors describe a case in a 12-year-old girl who presented with nonspecific abdominal pain and who was treated with a laparoscopic primary hernia repair.

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Published in:Journal of pediatric surgery 2005-12, Vol.40 (12), p.e39-e41
Main Authors: Sorabella, Robert A., Miniati, Douglas N., Brandt, Mary L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdominal Pain - etiology
Child
Female
Hernia, Obturator - surgery
Humans
Laparoscopy - methods
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Obturator hernia is rare and has not been described in the pediatric population. The authors describe a case in a 12-year-old girl who presented with nonspecific abdominal pain and who was treated with a laparoscopic primary hernia repair.
ISSN:0022-3468
1531-5037
DOI:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2005.08.046