Amyand's Hernia as a Sliding Component of Inguinal Hernia: A Case Report

Sherif Monib ； Bassem Amr ； Ahmed Hamad ； Hany Faiz ； Ahmed Farghaly

《International Journal of Case Reports and Images (IJCRI)》 3卷8期 (2012/08) Pp. 24-26

https://doi.org/10.5348/ijcri201208160CR-7

並列摘要

Introduction: Amyand's hernia is a type of sliding inguinal hernia where the vermiform appendix lies in the hernial sac. Case Report: A 43-year-old man who presented with Amyand's hernia with acute appendicitis for which appendicectomy as well as Lichtenstein repair of the hernia was carried out with no postoperative complications. Conclusion: Amyand's hernia is rare entity which is seen only in about 1% of inguinal hernias. The finding of appendicitis in the inguinal hernia is only 0.1%; and when it occurs it is often misdiagnosed as a strangulated inguinal hernia, which also represents a surgical emergency. Claudius Amyand performed the first surgery for such a case in 1735.

並列關鍵字

Amyand's hernia ； Sliding hernia ； Inguinal hernia ； Appendicitis