Amyand's hernia: a case report of an incarcerated and perforated appendix within an inguinal hernia and review of the literature.

  • 1 July 2001
    • journal article
    • case report
    • Vol. 67  (7) , 628-9
Abstract
Appendicitis within an Amyand's hernia is rare; when it occurs it is often misdiagnosed as a strangulated inguinal hernia. We present a case report of such a case and a review of the literature. It is our recommendation that repair should be undertaken without the use of synthetic mesh through a properitoneal incision that gives access to the peritoneal cavity and the inguinal regions.

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