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Aetiology

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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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