Gen surg: hernias Flashcards
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How do femoral hernias present?
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Groin lump, inferior to inguinal ligament and inferior and lateral to the pubic tubercle.
2
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How do strangulated femoral hernias present?
A
Similar to bowel obstruction. Nausea and vomitting, colicky abdo pain, slightly distended abdo
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