AIM: The aim of the study is to indicate the Amyand's hernia as a possible complication during surgery for hernia repair performed in emergencyCASE REPORT: A case Amyand's hernia complicated by the presence of acute gangrenous appendicitis perforated at the base is reported.DISCUSSION: Amyand's hernia is an hernia which is the vermiform appendix inside. This condition may remain asymptomatic and behave like a normal inguinal hernia or can simulate strangulated hernia when the hernia contains inflamed appendix.CONCLUSION: Acute appendicitis in an incarcerated inguinal hernia is a rare event. The preoperative diagnosis is very difficult because it simulates the behavior of a strangulated inguinal hernia. The treatment depends on the severity of appendicitis. The appendicitis status influences the type of surgery and the type of access.

A rare case of Amyand's hernia in a 67-year-old male. A case report and review of the literature

BARILLARO, IVAN;DI PATRIZI, MICOL SOLE;Polistena, Andrea;AVENIA, Nicola
2015

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AIM: The aim of the study is to indicate the Amyand's hernia as a possible complication during surgery for hernia repair performed in emergencyCASE REPORT: A case Amyand's hernia complicated by the presence of acute gangrenous appendicitis perforated at the base is reported.DISCUSSION: Amyand's hernia is an hernia which is the vermiform appendix inside. This condition may remain asymptomatic and behave like a normal inguinal hernia or can simulate strangulated hernia when the hernia contains inflamed appendix.CONCLUSION: Acute appendicitis in an incarcerated inguinal hernia is a rare event. The preoperative diagnosis is very difficult because it simulates the behavior of a strangulated inguinal hernia. The treatment depends on the severity of appendicitis. The appendicitis status influences the type of surgery and the type of access.
2015
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