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Multidisciplinary management of an incarcerated femoral hernia containing an ovary in a 41-year-old multiparous women

Authors :
Fiona Taylor
Fredric Willmott
Karekin Keshishian
Brendan Berry
Source :
BMJ Case Rep
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Despite femoral hernias being rarer than other groin hernias, records suggest they almost exclusively occur in older women, where the femoral ring is wider.[1][1] Due to the angle and narrow entry of the femoral canal, femoral hernias are typically more prone to incarceration.[2][2] This case

Details

ISSN :
1757790X
Volume :
12
Issue :
5
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
BMJ case reports
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....e35e845b66d82c100dfdf797e7771b9f