Amyand's Hernia: A Serendipitous Diagnosis. (4th April 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mewa Kinoo, S.; Aboobakar, M. R.; Singh, B.
• Other Names: Barnett C. Academic Editor.; Komenaka I. K. Academic Editor.; Schmitz C. Academic Editor.; Spinelli A. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in surgery. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-04-04
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative; General Surgery; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/125095
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6900

Abstract

Abstract : An Amyand's hernia refers to the presence of an appendix within an inguinal hernia sac. This uncommon finding occurs in less than 1% of all right side inguinal hernias; to date, this finding has been reported in only 14 patients with left side inguinal hernias. The preoperative diagnosis of this condition is uncommon. We report the 15th case of a left side Amyand's hernia that was diagnosed preoperatively on a contrast enema study as well as the relatively more common right-sided Amyand's hernia diagnosed serendipitously at surgery.