Groin hernia

Groin hernia

A groin hernia is a hernia in the groin and can be one of the following:

*Inguinal hernia: A hernia through the inguinal canal
*Femoral hernia: A hernia through the femoral canal
*Velpeau hernia: A rare hernia in the groin in front of the femoral blood vessels


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