Incarcerated obturator hernia resulting in small bowel strangulation: A case report

This case report emphasizes that OH must be considered in older women who are underweight, presenting with unexplained small bowel obstruction. Abdominopelvic CT imaging is the gold standard for OH diagnosis. A laparoscopy-assisted approach with a small incision is a feasible and beneficial surgical strategy for managing acute incarcerated OH even when intestinal resection is required, potentially reducing postoperative morbidity and hastening recovery.