Laparoscopic extraperitoneal repair of Amyand's inguinal hernia.
Amyand's hernia (appendix in the sac of an inguinal hernia) although rare is a fairly well-recognized clinical entity. It is associated with an increased risk of developing appendicitis. Amyand's hernia can be repaired by open or laparoscopic methods. We present the case of a laparoscopic extraperitoneal repair with a potential hazard when repairing this type of hernia in this manner, and we review the literature on this condition.
Sarker
Sudip K
SK
Clinical Safety Research Unit, St. Mary's Hospital, Imperial College London, London, UK. s.sarker@imperial.ac.uk
Jackson
Kandice
K
D000328:Adult; D001062:Appendectomy; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D013526:Surgical Mesh