Emergency incarcerated obturator hernia repair with biologic mesh in a male patient after ipsilateral hip disarticulation: A case report

Highlights • Obturator hernias are rare ventral hernias that may have increased morbidity in the presence of a hip disarticulation due to the altered anatomy of the stump. • Obturator hernias in the setting of an ipsilateral hip disarticulation can be treated and recurrence prevented through the reduction of bowel and hernia repair with mesh. • A high index of suspicion is necessary to lead to early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention, along with appropriate education for healthcare providers and patients.