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A RARE PRESENTATION IN FEMORAL HERNIA

DEEPA P

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We report a case of a previously healthy 38 years old female admitted with complaints of pain in right groin, abdominal pain and obstipation of one day duration. On evaluation found to have Richters type of femoral hernia with bowel obstruction and urinary bladder diverticulum as another component at the same hernial site. Due to its rarity in its occurance this case was presented.

 


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