Amyand's Hernia with Periappendicular Abscess
Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
;
: 355-357, 2008.
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
The presence of a vermiform appendix in an inguinal hernia is known as Amyand's hernia. It is rare condition that occurs in about 0.51% of the cases of inguinal hernia. Appendicitis within an Amyand's hernia is found in 0.10% of all forms of external hernia sacs. It is often misdiagnosed as a strangulated inguinal hernia. We experienced a case of Amyand's hernia with a periappendicular abscess within a right inguinal hernia sac in a 71-year-old male patient. Combined appendectomy and Bassini's herniorrhaphy were performed. The patient had an uncomplicated postoperative course and he was discharged 8 days after admission.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Appendectomy
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Appendicitis
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Appendix
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Abscess
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Herniorrhaphy
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Hernia
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Hernia, Inguinal
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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