AMYAND’S HERNIA

A CASE REPORT

Authors

  • Muhammad Rafaih Iqbal Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust UK
  • Muhammad Umar Younis Mayo Hospital Lahore.
  • Huma Saeed Mayo Hospital Lahore.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29309/TPMJ/2015.22.08.1165

Keywords:

Inguinal hernia, Amyand’s hernia, acute appendicitis

Abstract

Introduction: An appendix in an inguinal hernial sac is called as Amyand’s
Hernia. The appendix may or may not be inflamed. It is a rare occurrence in surgical practice.
Case Presentation: A 23 years old male presented with the clinical diagnosis of strangulated
right inguinal hernia. On surgical exploration acutely inflamed appendix was found in the hernial
sac. Appendicectomy and hernia repair was carried out. Conclusion: Inguinal hernia is one
of the most common general surgical procedure. Unexpected hernial sac contents like an
inflamed appendix may be encountered and dealt accordingly.

Author Biographies

Muhammad Rafaih Iqbal, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust UK

Department of Surgery

Muhammad Umar Younis, Mayo Hospital Lahore.

Department of Surgery

Huma Saeed, Mayo Hospital Lahore.

Department of Surgery

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Published

2015-08-10