Femoral hernia
What is it?
Femoral or crural hernia is less common than inguinal hernia and predominantly affects women. The patient notices swelling in a region near the groin, which is almost always symptomatic since the defect is very small and its contents have a high risk of incarceration from the onset.
Causes and risk factors
The main risk factors are overweight, smoking, chronic cough, pregnancy, and constipation.
Which are the symptoms?
The main and the most widespread symptom is pain, but sometimes there is a lump upon palpation that typically cannot be pushed back inside. In many cases, a femoral hernia can quickly progress to a very painful strangulation with serious consequences, such as necrosis of the strangulated tissues, necessitating urgent surgical treatment
How is it diagnosed?
It is possible to recognize the presence of a femoral hernia by undergoing clinical evaluation by a surgeon, or through instrumental examinations such as ultrasound and dynamic CT of the abdominal wall.
How is it treated?
Minimally invasive open approach under local anesthesia, with or without surgical mesh, or laparoscopic robotic techniques under general anesthesia.
Where do we treat it?
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