Amyand's hernia. Historical perspective and current considerations.
We report a case of an uncomplicated inguinal hernia containing a non-inflamed vermiform appendix, also known as Amyand's hernia. The historical perspective together with possible variants of this condition and current consideration in the management of this rare disease are discussed.
Servicio de Cirugia General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Juan Grande, Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz, Spain. alkomorowski@wp.pl
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Moran Rodriguez
D001065:Appendix; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D049671:History, 18th Century; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged