Abstract:

Femoral hernia contribute to the second most common abdominal hernia though it represents only a small 4% [1] incidence when compared to inguinal hernia. It is most commonly seen among females more in multiparous and elderly individuals. The peculiar feature of this hernia is high incidence of complication ( obstruction and strangulation) to the extent of 30 to 80%[2]. The case presented here is a untreated femoral hernia which led to frank fecal peritonitis, prerenal failure , burst abdomen ,wound infection and ileostomy repositioning.

Keywords: Femoral hernia, peritonitis

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