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
Abstract
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.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
