Inguinal hernia in females: do we know enough?

Ketan Vagholkar; Madhavan Iyengar; Suvarna Vagholkar

doi:10.18203/2349-2902.isj20160074

Authors

Ketan Vagholkar Department of Surgery, D. Y. Patil University School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai, India
Madhavan Iyengar Department of Surgery, D. Y. Patil University School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai, India
Suvarna Vagholkar Department of Surgery, D. Y. Patil University School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20160074

Keywords:

Inguinal hernia, Females

Abstract

Inguinal hernia in females is quite uncommon as compared to males. However in females it may pose both a diagnostic as well as a surgical challenge to the attending surgeon. Awareness of the anatomy of the region and all the possible contents is essential to prevent untoward complications. A case of an indirect inguinal hernia in a female is presented along with a review of literature to highlight the intricacies of the surgical anatomy and management.

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