Amyand's hernia with perforated appendicitis complicated by post-operative bowel Necrosis in an extremely preterm infant

Abstract

Amyand's hernia is an exceedingly rare condition in which the appendix is found in an inguinal hernia. The appendix can be normal, inflamed, infected, or perforated. Here, we present a case of perforated appendicitis in an Amyand's hernia in an extremely preterm infant with subsequent post-operative complications including necrotic bowel and venous thrombosis of the mesentery. This article stresses the importance of complications that can arise in Amyand's hernia, especially in an extremely preterm infant.

Keywords

• Amyand's hernia
• Perforated appendicitis
• Neonate
• Ischemic bowel