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case_images: Plain abdominal X-ray demonstrating dilated loops of small bowel (white arrow), with marked valvulae conniventes and absence of gas in the rectal ampulla.
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case_images: fig1
case_images: The initial abdominal X-ray is shown in Figure 1.
case_images: Axial contrast-enhanced computed tomography: representative image demonstrating a segment of small bowel protruding through the obturator canal (white arrow).
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case_images: fig2
case_images: A section of small intestine passing between the left internal and external obturator muscles was observed, indicative of an obturator hernia, with a defect measuring 6.7 mm, forming a sac measuring 32 x 21 mm in its anteroposterior and transverse dimensions (Figures 2 and 3).
case_images: Coronal reconstruction of contrast-enchanted computed tomography: representative image showing a segment of small bowel protruding (white arrow) underneath the superior pubic ramus (black arrowhead) consistent with an obturator hernia. The rest of the small bowel is seen dilated up to 40 mm.
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case_images: fig3
case_images: A section of small intestine passing between the left internal and external obturator muscles was observed, indicative of an obturator hernia, with a defect measuring 6.7 mm, forming a sac measuring 32 x 21 mm in its anteroposterior and transverse dimensions (Figures 2 and 3).