Amyand's hernia; a case report

ABSTRACT

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. 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. Inguinal hernia is one of the most common general surgical procedures. Unexpected hernial sac contents like an inflamed appendix may be encountered and dealt accordingly