Muhammad Rafaih Iqbal, Muhammad Umar Younis, Huma Saeed.
AMYAND’S HERNIA; A case report.
Professional Med J Jan ;22(8):1101-3.

An appendix in an inguinal hernial sac is called as Amyand’s Hernia. The appendix may or may not be inflamed. It is a rare occurrence in surgical practice. Case Presentation: A 23 years old male presented with the clinical diagnosis of strangulated right inguinal hernia. On surgical exploration acutely inflamed appendix was found in the hernial sac. Appendicectomy and hernia repair was carried out. Conclusion: Inguinal hernia is one of the most common general surgical procedure. Unexpected hernial sac contents like an inflamed appendix may be encountered and dealt accordingly.

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