AMYAND’S HERNIA: A CASE REPORT
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 66
Abstract
Amyand’s hernia is a condition characterised by the presence of vermiform appendix in an inguinal hernia sac. It is a rare entity with difficult preoperative diagnosis that does not affect management. We hereby report a case of Amyand’s hernia in a 9-month-old infant presenting with a right-sided irreducible swelling at the inguinoscrotal region.
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Tombisana , Angelica , Jaleshwar L, Ranita
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