Synonym for femoral hernia ... <surgery> A common type of groin hernia which occurs most often in obese females. A groin mass (due to a loop of bowel) may be noted with coughing or straining. ... If the hernia becomes incarcerated (trapped) it may strangulate (cut off the blood supply) and become a life threatening surgical emergency. ... (27...
femoral hernia.
Type: Term Synonyms: femoral hernia