Laparoscopic appendectomy for Amyand's hernia: a modern approach to a historic diagnosis.
OBJECTIVE
This study seeks to discuss the management and diagnosis of Amyand's hernia, an exceedingly rare diagnosis.


METHODS
The case of a 60-year-old female found to have inguinal appendicitis on preoperative computed tomography imaging is presented.


RESULTS
The patient underwent concomitant laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair and appendectomy.


CONCLUSIONS
Laparoscopic management of Amyand's hernia should be strongly considered for repair and resection.
Surgery Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, 10 Center Drive, MSC 1201, CRC-10, Rm 3-3940, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA. john.mullinax@nih.gov
John E
JE
Mullinax
Alexander
A
Allins
Itzhak
I
Avital
D001062:Appendectomy; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed