Wandering Appendix in inguinal hernia sac: Amyand’s hernia, a case report
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 12
Abstract
Hernia and Appendix are two most common surgical problem encountered by a general surgeon. The presence of Appendix within inguinal hernia sac is termed as Amyand’s hernia. It is an uncommon condition and rare presentation, estimated to be found in Approximately 1% of adult Inguinal Hernia. Its diagnosis is very difficult preoperatively, generally diagnosed accidentally and intra-operatively. We present a case of Inguinal Hernia where normal Appendix was found intra-operatively during repair of right inguinal hernia in a 60 years male patient. Mesh Hernioplasty was done without appendicectomy.
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Arun Singh, Sunil Kumar Singh
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