Understanding Femoral Hernia: Symptoms, High Risks, and Advanced Treatment Options A femoral hernia occurs when intra-abdominal tissue—usually a portion of bowel or abdominal fat—pushes through a naturally occurring weak spot into the femoral canal. The femoral canal houses the large femoral artery and veins leading down into the thigh, located just below the groin crease.
While femoral hernias account for less than 5% of all abdominal wall hernia diagnoses, they...