title: Femoral pseudo-hernias.
abstract: Before surgical intervention in the femoral area, doctors should be mindful of two situations in which surgery is not indicated and, in fact, may cause harm.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Laniado General Hospital, Netania, Israel. rbdavid@netvision.net.il
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bendavid
mesh_terms: D006119:Groin / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006550:Hernia, Femoral / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000266:history / Q000601:surgery; D049670:History, 17th Century; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D008488:Medical Illustration / Q000266:history