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Surgery Femoral Hernias 096c5b1c

Hernia with highest rate of strangulation:

A
Direct inguinal hernia
B
Indirect inguinal hernia
C
Femoral hernia
D
Incisional hernia
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. (c) Femoral herniaRef.: Bailey & Love 26th ed. Ch. 60 / 960* High risk of strangulation is seen with femoral hernia as it has lacunar ligament (Gimbernat's) medially. This is a strong curved ligament with a sharp unyielding edge which impedes reduction of a femoral hernia.* 50% of cases present as an emergency

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