AMYAND’S HERNIA: A CASE REPORT

Autor: Tombisana Sanjembam, Angelica Laiphrakpam, Ranita Devi S, Jaleshwar Singh L
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 5:4751-4752
ISSN: 2278-4802
2278-4748
DOI: 10.14260/jemds/2016/1082
Popis: The presence of vermiform appendix in inguinal hernia is rare and is known as Amyand's hernia. We report an Amyand's hernia, where the appendix was found in a right inguinal hernia. The patient was a 55-years old man with right inguino scrotal mass for last 3 years. In the operating room, the hernia sac was opened which included appendix that is called Amyand's hernia. The patient underwent appendicetomy with Lichtenstein hernioplasty.
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