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Simultaneous laparoscopic total extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair and laparoscopic appendectomy for Amyand’s hernia: a case report

Authors: Daisuke Muroya, Shinji Sato, Masayuki Okabe, Yukiya Kishimoto, Keiichiro Tayama

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2019

Abstract

Background

An Amyand’s hernia is defined by the presence of a vermiform appendix within an inguinal hernia sac. Most of these cases are not diagnosed preoperatively and the surgical approach is dependent on the type present and associated intraoperative findings. We present a case of a preoperatively diagnosed Amyand’s hernia in a man who underwent treatment by simultaneous laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal repair and laparoscopic appendectomy.

Case presentation

We encountered the case of a 76-year-old Japanese man with a right inguinal pain. Ultrasound and computed tomography confirmed his vermiform appendix herniated into the right inguinal canal. We managed a simultaneous laparoscopic total extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair with mesh and laparoscopic appendectomy. He was discharged without any postoperative morbidity.

Conclusions

We recommend laparoscopic appendectomy and totally extraperitoneal hernia repair with mesh after laparoscopic reduction for Amyand’s hernia.

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Title: Simultaneous laparoscopic total extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair and laparoscopic appendectomy for Amyand’s hernia: a case report
Authors: Daisuke Muroya
Shinji Sato
Masayuki Okabe
Yukiya Kishimoto
Keiichiro Tayama
Publication date: 01-12-2019
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Computed Tomography
Computed Tomography
Appendicitis
Appendicitis
Inguinal Hernia
Appendectomy
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2019
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-019-2131-7

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Simultaneous laparoscopic total extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair and laparoscopic appendectomy for Amyand’s hernia: a case report

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusions

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Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusions

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