Obturator hernia, a rate cause of hernias with a female-to-male ratio of 6:1 ,is more commonly presented as bowel obstruction among elderly women. It has a higher incidence of incarceration and mortality rate than other types of hernias. This report describes the successful postoperative recovery without serious complication, despite delayed surgical treatment. A high index of suspicion and prompt surgical intervention are required in order to improve the survival rate of the illness.