Presentation
Left groin swelling. Abdominal pain and vomiting.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Small bowel obstruction due to entrapment in femoral hernia
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Acute high grade small bowel obstruction with transition point at left groin hernia. This has a narrow neck, a funnel shape, lies medial to the femoral vessels with some compressive effect on the femoral vein and passes deep to the inguinal ligament, consistent with a femoral hernia.
Case Discussion
A femoral hernia causing small bowel obstruction was confirmed at surgery, with reduction and closure of the hernia performed. No small bowel resection was necessary.