Science and Education Publishing Global Journal of Surgery 1 4 2013 12 08 Richter Type of Incarcerated Obturator Hernia: Misery Still Continues 50 52 EN Kumar Jayant Department of Surgery, Sudha Hospital &Medical Research Centre, Talwandi, Kota, Rajasthan, India Rajendra Agarwal Swati Agrawal JS2013143 10.12691/js-1-4-3 2013 11 06 2013 11 26 2013 12 08 Obturator hernia is a very rare type of hernia. Constitutes approximately 0.1-1% of all intra-abdominal hernias. 0.5-1.5% of them may lead to small intestinal obstructions. It usually seen in frail, underweight, elderly female. It's early presentation is nonspecific, so these hernias are usually discovered only after they have become incarcerated. Incarcerated obturator hernias are commonly diagnosed on abdominal computed tomography scan or emergency laparotomy.