A case of internal herniation into a broad ligament pouch 5 months after obturator herniorrhaphy is reported. We believe this to be the first reported postoperative case of internal herniation into such a defect in the broad ligament following obturator herniation repair. Computed tomography was useful in the preoperative diagnosis.

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