Inguinal Hernia

摘要

An 80-year-old female presented to I the emergency room with constipa-ition, a 50 lb weight loss over 3 months, and difficulty ambulating secondary to 2 large inguinal hernias. Her past medical history was significant for a total abdominal hysterectomy for menor-rhagia and fibroids and schizophrenia. She had not seen a doctor since 1992. Physical examination. Her physical exam was notable for bilateral inguinal hernias, which were not reducible (Figure 1).