AMYAND’S HERNIA: A CASE REPORT

KHALID RABBANI; HICHAM KACHKACH; TARIK AHBALA; YOUSSEF NARJIS; ABDELOUAHED LOUZI; RIDOUAN BENOMAR BENELKHAIAT; BENASSER FINECH

Volume : VII, Issue : VII, July - 2017

AMYAND’S HERNIA: A CASE REPORT

Khalid Rabbani, Hicham Kachkach, Tarik Ahbala, Youssef Narjis, Abdelouahed Louzi, Ridouan Benomar Benelkhaiat, Benasser Finech

Abstract :

Amyand’s hernia is a rare and atypical hernia characterized by the herniation of the appendix into the inguinal sac. Preoperative diagnosis of Amyand’s hernia is difficult, and is generally an incidental finding during surgery. Ultrasound and Computed Tomography may aid in diagnosis. We present at this article a 104 years old man who was admitted initially for strangulated right inguinal hernia. The patient underwent appendectomy with Bassini’s repair and the post–operative course was uneventful.

The management of amyand’s hernia is still controversial, and should consider both infectious risk and hernia recurrence.