Hernia, Femoral [femorální hernie]

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Terms

femorální kýla
hernia femoralis
hernie femorální
stehenní kýla

 

Femoral Hernia

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Definition

A groin hernia occurring inferior to the inguinal ligament and medial to the FEMORAL VEIN and FEMORAL ARTERY. The femoral hernia sac has a small neck but may enlarge considerably when it enters the subcutaneous tissue of the thigh. It is caused by defects in the ABDOMINAL WALL.

DUI
D006550 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0010263
History note
80; was FEMORAL HERNIA 1963-79
Online note
use HERNIA, FEMORAL to search FEMORAL HERNIA 1966-79
Public note
80; was FEMORAL HERNIA 1963-79