Svensk definition
Syn. lårbråck.
Hernia, Femoral
Femoralbråck
Engelsk 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.
Svenska synonymer
Femoralhernia
Engelska synonymer
Femoral Hernia — Femoral Hernias — Hernias, Femoral