Direct Left Inguinal Hernia in A 75-Year-Old Female: A Case Report

Inguinal hernia is rare in females compared with males. The hernia can be classified into two types: Direct and indirect. The typical clinical presentation of an inguinal hernia in elderly females includes groin pain or discomfort during physical activity, swelling in the groin area, and discolouration of the skin over the hernia. This is a case of a direct left inguinal hernia in a 75-year-old female. The patient observed a swelling in her left groin area, which was associated with pain that was progressive in nature. The patient was successfully managed with Lichtenstein tension-free meshplasty. Timely diagnosis and management are recommended in females with inguinal hernia to prevent associated adverse outcomes.