This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery
[{'content': 'Hernia with highest rate of strangulation is? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Direct inguinal hernia, B. Indirect inguinal hernia, C. Femoral hernia, D. Incisional hernia', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Femoral hernia REF: Sabiston 18th ed chapter 44 The likelihood of strangulation and need for hospitalization also increase with aging. Strangulation, the most common serious complication of a hernia, occurs in only 1% to 3% of groin hernias and is more common at the extremes of life. Most strangulated hernias are indirect inguinal hernias; however, femoral hernias have the highest rate of strangulation (15%-20%) of all hernias, and for this reason, it is recommended that all femoral hernias be repaired at the time of discovery.', 'role': 'assistant'}]