Other abdominal hernia K45-

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Clinical Information

A pelvic hernia through the obturator foramen, a large aperture in the hip bone normally covered by a membrane. Obturator hernia can lead to intestinal incarceration and intestinal obstruction.

Codes

K45 Other abdominal hernia
- K45.0 Other specified abdominal hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
- K45.1 Other specified abdominal hernia with gangrene
- K45.8 Other specified abdominal hernia without obstruction or gangrene