Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Amyand's hernia (AH) is an uncommon form of inguinal hernia, found in about 1% of these cases, involving the appendix in the hernia sac.Often symptom-free and discovered during surgery, early detection through imaging is key, with surgery being the primary treatment.We report a case of a two-month-old boy with right inguinoscrotal swelling since birth, presenting with vomiting and irritability for a two-day duration.An ultrasound revealed a right-sided inguinoscrotal hernia.Surgery uncovered a hernia sac with the cecum and an inflamed, enlarged appendix, necessitating appendectomy.AH, typically diagnosed during surgery, represents a minority of inguinal hernias.Its management depends on the appendix's condition, abdominal sepsis, and patient comorbidities.Laparoscopy is effective for diagnosing and treating AH.
Language: English
Topic: Hernia repair and management
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4402364198