Hernia Flashcards
1
Q
What is a femoral hernia?
A
When a section of bowel/viscera passes into femoral canal
2
Q
What’s more common: femoral or inguinal hernia?
A
Inguinal
3
Q
Who does femoral hernia affect more, men or women?
A
Women
4
Q
What’s a risk factor for femoral hernia?
A
Multiparous women
5
Q
How does a femoral hernia look compared to an inguinal hernia?
A
Femoral are inferolateral to pubic tubercle but inguinal hernias are superiolateral
6
Q
Who does inguinal hernia affect more, men or women?
A
Men
