A protrusion of abdominal contents through a weakened area of abdominal wall is called a hernia. A femoral hernia refers to a loop of bowel bulging through a specific opening, the femoral canal.

A femoral hernia occurs when tissue, such as a part of the intestine, protrudes through a weak spot in the groyne or into the top of the thigh. Unlike other types of hernias, femoral hernias are more ...

Most people experience a hernia as a bump under the skin. They occur when an internal organ, most often the small intestine, ...

Chronic pelvic pain is a common health issue for women, but a hernia is often overlooked as a potential cause. About 15 to 20% of U.S. women, ages 18 to 50, experience chronic pelvic pain in their ...

The incidence of femoral hernias is estimated at approximately 2.3% of all hernias [1]. It is estimated that they account for approximately 5-10% of all groin hernias in adults. Most of them occur in ...

All reducible femoral hernias once diagnosed should be counselled for early surgery. There is no place for any conservative management of femoral hernia. Even if the patient has anesthetic risks it ...

Compared to the direct and indirect inguinal hernias, femoral hernia is rare and more than 80% of the cases seen are among women. Many of them have born children. It has to be noted that even among ...