A rare case of amyand’s hernia: appendicitis in an incarcerated inguinal hernia sac

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The presence of the appendix vermiformis in inguinal hernia sac is defined as Amyand hernia. The incidence of a normal appendix within an inguinal hernia sac is estimated to be approximately 1%, whereas acute appendicitis presenting in an inguinal hernia is an uncommon event. Diagnosis of Amyand’s hernia is usually made intraoperatively. This is the report of a case of Amyand’s hernia where the appendix was found within the hernial sac during surgery for an incarcerated inguinale hernia in a 55 year old male patient. In conclusion, acute appendicitis within an Amyand hernia can be life threatening and the patients always require emergency surgery.

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Amyand’s hernia , Acute appendicitis , Inguinal hernia

Medical Journal Of Suleyman Demirel University

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Medical Journal Of Suleyman Demirel University