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Amyand’s Hernia: An Extremely Rare Condition of Inguinal Hernia Accompanied With Acute Appendicitis

Authors :
Reza Eshraghi Samani
Seyed Alireza Hosseini
Shahab Shahabi Shahmiri
Lotfallah Abedini
Source :
Iranian Journal of Colorectal Research, Vol 2, Iss 1, Pp 1-2 (2014)
Publication Year :
2014
Publisher :
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 2014.

Abstract

Introduction: A vermiform appendix in an inguinal hernia, inflamed or not, is known as Amyand’s hernia. Here we present a case with Amyand’s hernia.Case Presentation: A 63-year-old Caucasian man with a perforated vermiform appendix in the hernia sac (acute suppurative appendicitis), presented an incarcerated right groin hernia and underwent simultaneous appendectomy and hernia repair.Conclusions: A surgeon repairing hernia may encounter unexpected intraoperative findings, like Amyand’s hernia. It is important to be always prepared for such conditions and apply the appropriate treatment.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
27832430
Volume :
2
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Iranian Journal of Colorectal Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.f27fc6c680324170ad8bd58db5cc9108
Document Type :
article