femoral hernia Flashcards
1
Q
femoral hernia
A
bowel passes into femoral canal via femoral ring
2
Q
features
A
groin lump
inferolateral to pubic tubercle
usually non-reducible
cough impulse often absent
3
Q
what sex are they most common in
A
females
4
Q
complications
A
incarceration
strangulation
bowel obstruction
5
Q
Mx
A
surgical repair is necessity due to risk o f strangulation
