Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: A herniation sac containing the appendix, with or without inflammation, is known as Amyand's hernia, which is one of the rarest types of inguinal hernia. The condition is predominantly diagnosed during surgery, as preoperative identification via diagnostic imaging remains uncommon. This report presents two cases of Amyand's hernia. The first case was an 80-year-old male with clinical signs and symptoms of a right inguinal hernia. The ultrasound images confirm the diagnosis of Amyand's hernia. Based on established classification systems, management involved hernia reduction and mesh repair without appendectomy. The second case was a 63-year-old male with a history of rectal cancer. A CT scan revealed an incidental finding of the appendix within the right inguinal canal without evidence of inflammation, leading to a diagnosis of Amyand's hernia. Preoperative diagnosis remains essential for surgical planning to improve surgical success rates and minimize postoperative complications. Therefore, documenting Amyand's hernia in the radiology report plays a pivotal role in optimizing patient management.
Source: Cureus
Author: Gulvanich Pipatvanichgul
Institution: Rajavithi Hospital
Language: English
Topic: Hernia repair and management
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7214551103