title: Transabdominal Laparoscopic Repair of Amyand's Hernia: A Case Report.
abstract: The occurrence of appendicitis within an inguinal hernia, known as Amyand's hernia, is a rare condition. Laparoscopic approach to this type of hernia is not widely used, and there is little data comparing it to the open surgery approach. This article presents a case of Amyand's hernia treated successfully by laparoscopy via a transabdominal approach supported by a short review of literature on this rare condition.
authors.affiliation: General Surgery Department, University Hospital of Tivoli, Avenue Max Buset 34, 7100 La Louvière, Belgium.
authors.forename: Bachir
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Elias
authors.forename: Elie
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Chelala
authors.forename: Jean-Louis
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Allé