Spontaneous enterocutaneous fistula secondary to femoral hernia: A case report

Abstract

Background: Femoral hernias account for 10% of all groin hernias. Females have a 4:1 incidence of abdominal hernias, while males have a 5% incidence. A spontaneous enterocutaneous fistula is rare due to a small bowel loop perforation in an incarcerated femoral hernia. Patients’ ignorance and late presentation cause these fistulas.