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There is femoral triangle, through which femoral vein, femoral artery and femoral nerve passes down to thigh. Femoral hernia passes through the femoral triangle. It passes through complicated path and is almost always very difficult to reduce. It is common in females and usually demands surgical interferences.
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Femoral hernia surgery cost?
The Femoral hernia surgery is very costly. It is usually not covered by any insurance. The Femoral hernia surgery cost between £1,500 to about £5,500.
What are the symptoms of a femoral hernia in children?
In young children, symptoms of an incarcerated femoral hernia include severe irritability, abdominal pain, cramping, and vomiting.
What has the author Johann Karl Wilhelm Walther written?
Johann Karl Wilhelm Walther has written: 'Commentatio anatomico-chirurgica de hernia crurali' -- subject(s): Femoral hernia, Hernia, Femoral
What has the author J Allison Panton written?
J. Allison Panton has written: 'Factors bearing upon the etiology of femoral hernia' -- subject(s): Etiology, Femoral hernia
Why the femoral hernia is more liable to strangulation?
Because it has narrow neck.
Who performs femoral hernia repairs?
This procedure is performed by a general surgeon.
When is a femoral hernia usually diagnosed?
A femoral hernia is usually diagnosed during a physical examination . In many cases, the patient will consult the doctor because of pain in the groin area or the inside of the upper thigh.
Why hernia is more common in males?
Your question is wrong as there are various types of hernia . Males have inguinal hernia which can't occur in females .On the other hand females have femoral hernia not present in males .
What has the author Henri Fruchaud written?
Henri Fruchaud has written: 'The surgical anatomy of hernias of the groin' -- subject(s): Surgery, Groin, Atlases, Inguinal hernia, Femoral hernia, Hernia
What could a painless lump inside the skin of thigh be?
Lipoma Sebaceous cyst. Melanoma. Lipodystrophy. Inguinal or femoral hernia. Saphena varix. Femoral artery aneurysm. ...reason to see a doctor?
What are the types of hernia?
The different kinds of hernia are listed below: * Congenital hernia: occur in babies, present from birth. * Inguinal hernia: common in sportsmen, involves part of the bowel protrudibng into the groin * Hiatus hernia: involves the stomach, where it enters the chest cavity via the hiatus. * Incarcerated hernia: where the hernia has swollen up. * Reducible hernia: one that can be manipulated back into place easily, much like a dislocated joint can be repositioned with relative ease. * Irreducible hernia: can't be returned to its original position without surgical intervention. * Strangulated hernia: potentially fatal, as it means the bood supply has been cut off by the hernia. There are even more types, each with their own subtle variations. These can be viewed from the link. [source: adapted from First Aid, by Geddes and Grosset]
What is the appearance of an inguinal hernia?
In the area where the upper leg meets the body. It is called the groin area. The inguinal canal resides at the base of the belly. Both men and woman have an inguinal canal. In men, the testes usually descend through this canal shortly before birth. In women, the canal is the location for the uterine ligament. If you have a hernia in this passage, it results in a protruding bulge that may be painful during movement.
