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Femoral Hernia

A groin hernia occurring inferior to the inguinal ligament and medial to the FEMORAL VEIN and FEMORAL ARTERY. The femoral hernia sac has a small neck but may enlarge considerably when it enters the subcutaneous tissue of the thigh. It is caused by defects in the ABDOMINAL WALL.
Also Known As:
Hernia, Femoral; Femoral Hernias; Hernias, Femoral
Networked: 248 relevant articles (7 outcomes, 24 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Surgical Wound Infection
2. Infections
3. Postoperative Pain
4. Pain (Aches)
5. Inguinal Hernia (Direct Inguinal Hernia)

Experts

1. Rosenberg, Jacob: 5 articles (11/2022 - 01/2013)
2. Burcharth, Jakob: 4 articles (10/2016 - 01/2013)
3. Nordin, Pär: 4 articles (04/2012 - 04/2007)
4. Andresen, Kristoffer: 3 articles (11/2022 - 01/2014)
5. Köckerling, Ferdinand: 3 articles (01/2019 - 06/2017)
6. Fonnes, Siv: 2 articles (11/2022 - 01/2022)
7. Sæter, Ann Hou: 2 articles (11/2022 - 01/2022)
8. Li, J: 2 articles (08/2022 - 01/2022)
9. Kuthe, A: 2 articles (01/2022 - 12/2005)
10. Lomanto, D: 2 articles (01/2022 - 01/2022)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Femoral Hernia:
1. tetraethylpyrazine (TEP)IBA
2. Tazobactam Drug Combination Piperacillin (Zosyn)FDA LinkGeneric
3. Polypropylenes (Polypropylene)IBA
4. tetra-4-amidinophenoxypropane (TAPP)IBA
5. Fibrin Tissue Adhesive (Fibrin Sealant)IBA
6. PlasticsIBA
7. SolutionsIBA
8. tyrosyl- 1,2,3,4- tetrahydro- 3- isoquinolinecarbonyl- phenylalanyl- phenylalanine (TIPP)IBA
9. Indocyanine Green (Cardio-Green)FDA LinkGeneric
10. ORALIT (ORS)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Herniorrhaphy
2. Sutures (Suture)
3. Antibiotic Prophylaxis
4. Length of Stay
5. Emergency Treatment