title: Decision making in surgery: operative management of a strangulated femoral hernia.
abstract: A strangulated femoral hernia can present significant problems to the surgeon, particularly since time may be at a premium. However, correct decision making can result in the safe management of this problem. This article describes the critical decisions central to a successful operation.
authors: Whipps Cross Hospital, London.
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Thomas
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery; D003657:Decision Making; D006550:Hernia, Femoral / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*