Aetiology
Femoral hernia are predisposed to by:
- increased intra-abdominal pressure:
- pregnancy
- chronic cough
- gastrointestinal obstruction
- excessive straining e.g. occupations involving lifting heavy weights
- laxity or weakness of tissue:
- pregnancy
- rapid weight loss
- previous inguinal or femoral hernia repair
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