Femoral hernia
| Discussion in 'All Categories' started by Gyani Khanna - Jul 1st, 2014 8:13 pm. | |
Gyani Khanna
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I have a lump near my groin and when I consulted a general surgeon he told me that I was suffering and had developed a femoral hernia. many times when I stand for a long time I developed severe pain in my groin. I cannot lift heavy objects. If I lift heavy objects or strain in any way, I feel pain. Indicate what I should do and what surgical options I have. |
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re: Femoral hernia
by Dr.J S Chowhan -
Jul 2nd, 2014
2:11 pm
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Dr.J S Chowhan
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Dear Gyani Khanna Femoral hernias occur just below the inguinal ligament, when abdominal contents pass through a naturally occurring weakness called the femoral canal. Femoral hernias are a relatively uncommon type, accounting for only 3% of all hernias. While femoral hernias can occur in both males and females, almost all of them develop in women because of the wider bone structure of the female pelvis. Femoral hernias are more common in adults than in children. Either open or minimally invasive surgery may be performed under general or regional anaesthesia, depending on the extent of the intervention needed. Three approaches have been described for open surgery. LockwoodEither open or minimally invasive surgery may be performed under general or regional anaesthesia, depending on the extent of the intervention needed. Three approaches have been described for open surgery. Lockwood |