Plastic Surgery & Hernia · NEET PG Preparation Surgery
A 35-year-old female presents with a painful, irreducible lump below the inguinal ligament and medial to the femoral vein. She undergoes emergency su…
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A 35-year-old female presents with a painful, irreducible lump below the inguinal ligament and medial to the femoral vein. She undergoes emergency surgery. Which anatomical structure forms the medial boundary of the femoral ring through which this hernia protrudes?
- A.Lacunar ligament (Gimbernat's ligament)Correct answer
- B.Inguinal ligament
- C.Cooper's ligament
- D.Illiopubic tract
Solution
The femoral ring is bounded anteriorly by the inguinal ligament, posteriorly by Cooper's ligament, laterally by the femoral vein, and medially by the lacunar ligament (Gimbernat's ligament). Femoral hernias have a high rate of strangulation due to the rigid boundaries of this ring.
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