title: Groin hernias--beware!
abstract: Groin hernias usually present no specific problems to the surgeon, and are a common complaint. There are, however, a select group of patients in whom a sudden change in the status of the hernia should alert the clinician to the possibility of the existence of underlying disease. These patients should be recognised and thoroughly evaluated before the hernia is repaired.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Hillbrow Hospital, Johannesburg.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Mayor-Davies
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000150:complications*; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*