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Femoral Hernia
Medical Questions » Femoral Hernia
| Name: Femoral Hernia |
| Also known as: |
| A hernia due to a small piece of intestine being forced through a point of weakness in the groin, just underneath the skin, where the femoral artery passes through a small hole as it leaves the abdomen and passes to the front of the thigh. More common in women than men. |
Causes of Femoral Hernia
Pressure in the abdomen from heavy work, lifting or childbirth. |
Symptoms of Femoral Hernia
A small lump under the skin of the groin, that may be intermittently painful. |
Tests for Femoral Hernia
Clinical diagnosis. No tests normally required, but ultrasound scan may be necessary in fat patients. |
Treatment for Femoral Hernia
Surgical repair of the hernia. If constant pain occurs in the hernia, urgent surgery is necessary.
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Complications of Femoral Hernia of its treatment
Very easy for the trapped intestine to become pinched, twisted, and gangrenous. |
Likely Outcome of Femoral Hernia
Recurrence rate after surgery is about 5%. |
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