Pediatric Femoral Hernia

Authors

  • Rohit Prashad Yadav Department of Surgery, BPKIHS, Dharan
  • CS Agrawal Department of Surgery, BPKIHS, Dharan
  • S Adhikari Department of Surgery, BPKIHS, Dharan
  • R Regmi Department of Surgery, BPKIHS, Dharan
  • RK Gupta Department of Surgery, BPKIHS, Dharan
  • G Sapkota Department of Surgery, BPKIHS, Dharan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.168

Abstract

Pediatric femoral hernias account for less than 1% of all groin hernias. Pediatric femoral hernias are
rather uncommon more so in males, often overlooked, misdiagnosed and treated as inguinal hernia.
Femoral hernia masquerading as inguinal hernia in a seven year old male is reported along with
review of relevant literature.

Key Words: children, femoral, hernia, misdiagnosed

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Published

2008-10-01

How to Cite

Yadav, R. P., Agrawal, C., Adhikari, S., Regmi, R., Gupta, R., & Sapkota, G. (2008). Pediatric Femoral Hernia. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 47(172). https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.168

Issue

Vol. 47 No. 172 (2008)

Section

Case Reports

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