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Obturators

Known as: Obturator, Obturator Device Component 
A plug-like device used to close an opening in a body structure or a removable plug used during the insertion of a cannula.
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Palatal Obturators

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2010
2010
Detecting Lymph Nodes Metastasis in Prostate Cancer through Extended vs. Standard Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
Introduction / Objective: Methods: Results: Conclusions: 
Review
2005
Review
2005
Complications Associated with Hip Arthroscopy
According to the Arthroscopy Association of North American’s Committee on Complications, on reviewing almost 400,000 arthroscopic… 
2005
2005
Internal herniation through a broad ligament defect after obturator hernia repair
A case of internal herniation into a broad ligament pouch 5 months after obturator herniorrhaphy is reported. We believe this to… 
2002
2002
Obturator Hernia. A Statistical Study of 257 Domestic Cases in the Past Six Years.:A STATISTICAL STUDY OF 257 DOMESTIC CASES IN THE PAST SIX YEARS
自験例4例を含めた最近6年間の本邦報告257例について集計検討した.年齢は56歳から99歳まで,平均年齢は81.5歳,性別は女性が248例で,高齢女性が圧倒的に多かった.左右別では右側が149例,左側が98例と右側に多かった.開腹手術歴を有するものは24.0… 
1997
1997
Obturator Nerve Palsy due to Fixation of an Acetabular Reinforcement Ring with Transacetabular Screws. A Case Report*
Clinically evident disturbance of the obturator nerve following total hip replacement is rare, although one prospective study… 
1986
1986
Trauma cardiac arrest: Scope of paramedic services
Review
1980
Review
1980
Incarcerated obturator hernia: two case reports and review of the literature.
Two patients were recently treated for incarcerated obturator hernias. Although the entity is unusual, the consequences of… 
1977
1977
Obturators on complete dentures.
: A philosophy and technique for the preparation of removable silicone rubber obturators on complete dentures have been presented… 
1971
1971
Unexpected reduction and removal of an obturator in a patient with palate paralysis.
The speech prosthesis has proven to be a valuable and conservative treatment measure for children with palatal incompetence… 
1962
1962
Obturator Palsy in the Newly Born
Peripheral nerve palsies affecting a limb or limbs in the newly born are uncommon. The experience of the authors in a maternity…