ABSTRACT

Femoral hernias (FH) are relatively uncommon, however they are the most common incarcerated abdominal hernia with strangulation of a omentum, preperitonial fat, small bowel or colon carrying significant mortality. We report a rare case of a 72 years old female presented with symptoms of irreducible FH containing omentum. Initially, this case was misdiagnosed as an inguinal hernia outside so the ultrasound diagnosis of FH is reviewed. Lockwood surgery was performed with meshplasty. The post operative period was unremarkable and the patient was discharged as a day care surgery. This case is highlighted for the importance of examining saphenous opening in all abdominal examinations and early management of FH to prevent further complication. Keywords: Femoral hernia, Lockwood surgery, Groin swelling
Publication date: 1/1/21

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.1.1019