Femoral Hernia Repair (McEvedy) (Emergency)
OPERATION: Femoral Hernia Repair (Open) — McEvedy Approach (Strangulated)
ANAESTHETIC: General anaesthesia
ANTIBIOTICS: Broad-spectrum IV antibiotics at induction
POSITION: Supine. Urinary catheter inserted pre-operatively.
INDICATION:
Strangulated [right / left] femoral hernia with [tender irreducible lump / features of bowel obstruction]. Emergency repair via McEvedy approach — chosen to allow access to assess bowel viability and perform resection if required.
PROCEDURE:
WHO Checklist performed. Abdomen and groin prepared.