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01-06-2013 | Case Report

Amyand's Hernia: A Case of an Unusual Inguinal Herniace

Authors: Vivek Kumar Mishra, Prarthan Joshi, Jigar Vipul Shah, Chintan Agrawal, Dhaval Sharma, Kuldeep Aggarwal

Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery | Special Issue 1/2013

Abstract

An inguinal hernia containing appendix is termed an Amyand's hernia. It is an uncommon and rare condition estimated to be found in approximately 1 % of adult inguinal hernia repairs. Depending on the extent of inflammation in the hernia sac and obstruction of hernia, clinical presentation can vary. We report a case of Amyand's hernia in a 22-year-old male who presented with history of right inguinal hernia for 6 months duration. Operation revealed hernia sac containing inflamed appendix hence appendectomy was performed.

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Title: Amyand's Hernia: A Case of an Unusual Inguinal Herniace
Authors: Vivek Kumar Mishra
Prarthan Joshi
Jigar Vipul Shah
Chintan Agrawal
Dhaval Sharma
Kuldeep Aggarwal
Publication date: 01-06-2013
Publisher: Springer India
Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery / Issue Special Issue 1/2013
Print ISSN: 0972-2068
Electronic ISSN: 0973-9793
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-013-0834-3

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