Publications by authors named "Cameron Gaines"
J Emerg Med
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Obturator hernia is a rare and often overlooked condition, primarily affecting thin, elderly women, and can present with vague symptoms like thigh pain and nausea.
- A case study details a 75-year-old woman who experienced only thigh pain, which led to the discovery of an incarcerated obturator hernia and small bowel obstruction, requiring emergency surgery.
- Emergency physicians need to be vigilant about this condition, as its non-specific symptoms can easily result in delayed diagnoses and increased risks of complications, morbidity, and mortality.
