Amyand’s hernia: Case report
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Amyand’s hernia: Case report

Med J Bakirkoy 2006;2(4):149-150
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Abstract

Acute appendicitis within hernia sac is termed Amyand’s hernia and was described firstly by Claudius Amyand. The incidence is 0.13%. Preoperatively diagnosis is difficult. Our aim is to present Amyand’s hernia which is rare within literature.

Keywords: Inguinal hernia, acute appendicitis