femoral hernia Flashcards

1
Q

femoral hernia

A

bowel passes into femoral canal via femoral ring

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features

A

groin lump
inferolateral to pubic tubercle

usually non-reducible
cough impulse often absent

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3
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what sex are they most common in

A

females

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4
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complications

A

incarceration
strangulation
bowel obstruction

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5
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Mx

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surgical repair is necessity due to risk o f strangulation

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