Chapter 11 - Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)»Hernia (K40-K46)»Unilateral femoral hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent (K41.90)
K41.90
Unilateral femoral hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Related indications (MeSH) (1)
Hernia, Femoral2 drugs (2 approved)
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.