Abstract
We report three cases of obturator hernia operated electively using mesh by preperitoneal approach under spinal anesthesia after being reduced spontaneously. Case 1 : An 88-year-old woman presented to our hospital with right inguinal pain. Incarcerated right obturator hernia was diagnosed by abdominal CT scan. The symptoms disappeared shortly thereafter ; abdominal CT scan was performed again and revealed spontaneous reduction. Thereafter, we repaired it using the Kugel method. Case 2 : An 84-year-old woman presented to our clinic with left hypogastrium pain diffuse to the left leg. Incarcerated left obturator hernia was diagnosed by abdominal CT. She was admitted to our hospital on the same day. Subsequently, her symptoms disappeared ; abdominal CT scan was performed again and demonstrated spontaneous reduction. Thereafter, we repaired the obturator hernia. Case 3 : A 79-year-old woman presented to our hospital with right femoral pain and abdominal pain. Incarcerated right obturator hernia was diagnosed by abdominal CT. However, the symptoms disappeared, and abdominal CT scan was performed again, demonstrating spontaneous reduction. Thereafter, we repaired the obturator hernia.
