A Case Report on Amyand’s Hernia
Published: 2020-04-29
Page: 126-129
Issue: 2020 - Volume 3 [Issue 1]
J. Lamghari *
Department of Visceral Surgical Emergency, University of Hassan II Casablanca, CHU Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco.
B. Daif
Department of Visceral Surgical Emergency, University of Hassan II Casablanca, CHU Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco.
M. Bouali
Department of Visceral Surgical Emergency, University of Hassan II Casablanca, CHU Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco.
A. Elbakouri
Department of Visceral Surgical Emergency, University of Hassan II Casablanca, CHU Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco.
F. Z. Bensardi
Department of Visceral Surgical Emergency, University of Hassan II Casablanca, CHU Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco.
K. Elhattabi
Department of Visceral Surgical Emergency, University of Hassan II Casablanca, CHU Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco.
A. Fadil
Department of Visceral Surgical Emergency, University of Hassan II Casablanca, CHU Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Amyand's hernia (AH) is an atypical and rare hernia, defined by the incarceration of an appendix, inflamed or not, in a hernial opening of the abdominal wall. Amyand's hernia is a rare disease. Here we present a case of Amyand's hernia and report the clinical presentation, management and compare it to the literature. Knowledge of this rare pathology is essential in order to allow a preoperative diagnosis and rapid and adequate treatment.
Keywords: Amyand's hernia, strangulated inguinal hernia, appendectomy.