Amyand’s Hernia Study of four cases and literature review
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2012, Vol 12, Issue 2
Abstract
Te presence of the appendix in an inguinal hernial sac is described as Amyand’s hernia. It is a rare entity which presents mostly at the exploration of the inguinal canal. Te appendix may be apparently normal or have all the features of acute appendicitis with its possible complications. We report four cases of Amyand’s hernia which were treated at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman. All patients underwent appendectomy. In three cases, the inguinal hernia were repaired with Vipro mesh while, in the remaining case, a darning repair was done with Prolene sutures.
Authors and Affiliations
Syed M. Ali| Department of Surgery, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman, Kamran A. Malik| Department of Surgery, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman, Hani Al-Qadhi| Department of Surgery, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, OmanDepartment of Surgery, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman
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