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Obturator hernia ultrasound
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
Ultrasound
Ultrasound
The hernia presents as a small bowel obstruction with cramping abdominal pain and vomiting. An ultrasound is done to rule out other causes of acute obstruction.
Reference
Reference
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