This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Femoral Hernias, Subject name: Surgery
Hernia with highest rate of strangulation: 
Select and explain. 
A. Direct inguinal hernia, B. Indirect inguinal hernia, C. Femoral hernia, D. Incisional hernia
C: Femoral hernia
Answer: C: Femoral hernia 
Explanation: Ans. (c) Femoral herniaRef.: Bailey & Love 26th ed. Ch. 60 / 960* High risk of strangulation is seen with femoral hernia as it has lacunar ligament (Gimbernat's) medially. This is a strong curved ligament with a sharp unyielding edge which impedes reduction of a femoral hernia.* 50% of cases present as an emergency