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Obturator hernia causes

Introduction

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Overview

Overview

Causes

Causes

Exact reason of obturator hernia is unknown. Possible reasons involve the natural aging process. As adults age, the body loses muscle mass and fatty tissue. Sudden weight loss and malnutrition can have the same effect.[1]

Reference

Reference

  1. ↑ name=”pmid29274599″>Conti L, Baldini E, Capelli P, Capelli C (2018). “Bowel obstruction in obturator hernia: A challenging diagnosis”. Int J Surg Case Rep. 42: 154–157. doi:10.1016/j.ijscr.2017.12.003. PMC 5773477. PMID 29274599.

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