Femoral Hernia

A femoral hernia is one of the types of hernia that appears lower in our body in terms of position when compared to an inguinal hernia. It occurs on the upper part of the thigh, where the abdominal contents pass through a naturally weakened spot called the femoral canal. Femoral hernia might be due to being overweight or constant lifting of heavyweights. Though this kind of hernia is rare, it might have serious complications and requires immediate attention. It is treated by surgery either through open hernia repair or laparoscopic femoral hernia repair.