A RARE CASE OF AMYAND S HERNIA

Corresponding Author:
Dr. G. Ambujam,
Professor and HOD,
Department of General Surgery,
Vinayaka Missions Medical College
and Hospital, Karaikal.
E-mail: ambujam19@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND

Amyand’s hernia is a rare disease seen in approximately 1% of all hernias. The presence of vermiform appendix in normal or inflamed in the inguinal hernia is referred to as Amyand’s hernia. Its treatment depends on the grade of inflammation of the appendix. In fact, it can range from the simple repair of the abdominal defect with a prosthetic mesh to appendectomy, small bowel resection and repair of the abdominal wall defect without a mesh. Forty years old male patient presented with history of right inguinal mass, which was insidious in onset that progressively grew over six years with associated acute pain. Swelling size of 4 * 3 cm present on right inguinal region not extending to the scrotum, which is irreducible, expansible cough impulse present. The correct preoperative diagnosis is difficult and requires an awareness of this entity with findings of tender hernia without Radiological and Clinical signs of obstruction.¹

KEYWORDS

Amyand’s Hernia.