Laparoscopic reduction of Amyand's hernia

SummaryThe discovery of a vermiform appendix in an inguinal hernia sac is not uncommon, occurring in 1% of inguinal hernia repairs. However, the discovery of an acutely inflamed appendix within any hernia sac occurs in only 0.13% of cases. This rare finding is known as Amyand's hernia. We prese...

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Published in:Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery 1999-09, Vol.3 (3), p.159-160
Main Authors: Vermillion, J. M., Abernathy, S. W., Snyder, S. K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Appendix
Computed tomography
Hernia
Inflammation
Laparoscopy
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Summary:SummaryThe discovery of a vermiform appendix in an inguinal hernia sac is not uncommon, occurring in 1% of inguinal hernia repairs. However, the discovery of an acutely inflamed appendix within any hernia sac occurs in only 0.13% of cases. This rare finding is known as Amyand's hernia. We present a case of Amyand's hernia which was diagnosed preoperatively by CT scan and was reduced laparoscopically.
ISSN:1265-4906
1248-9204
DOI:10.1007/BF01195318