AMYAND’S HERNIA, AN UNKNOWN ENTITY THAT MAY CAUSE SURGEONS DIFFICULTY: OUR EXPERIENCE AND LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

The aim of this case report is to present an uncommon disease, Amyand’s hernia. It is an inguinal hernia containing the appendix in the hernial sac. The authors describe this condition analysing a clinical case and reporting a literal review which points out preoperative and intraoperative management.

Keywords

• inguinal hernia
• amyand’s hernia
• appendix
• emergency surgery