Amyand's hernias in childhood (a report on 21 patients): a single-centre experience

Okur M. H. , Karacay S., Uygun I. , Topcu K., Ozturk H.

PEDIATRIC SURGERY INTERNATIONAL, cilt.29, ss.571-574, 2013 (SCI İndekslerine Giren Dergi) identifier identifier identifier

  • Cilt numarası: 29 Konu: 6
  • Basım Tarihi: 2013
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s00383-013-3274-z
  • Dergi Adı: PEDIATRIC SURGERY INTERNATIONAL
  • Sayfa Sayısı: ss.571-574

Özet

Amyand's hernia is a very rare type of hernia and is characterised by the presence of a vermiform appendix in the inguinal hernia sac. It may present as a tender inguinal or inguinoscrotal swelling, and is usually misdiagnosed as an irreducible or strangulated inguinal hernia. This is a presentation of our experiences with these unusual hernias.