title: Incarcerated amyand hernia.
abstract: Amyand's hernia is a rare condition defined by the inclusion of the appendix vermiformis within the hernia sac. Its incidence among cases of groin hernia is less than 1%. The clinical manifestation of incarcerated inguinal hernia generally masks the symptoms and signs of acute appendicitis, which renders preoperative diagnosis difficult. In this study, we present two cases of Amyand's hernia that were diagnosed preoperatively. The patients were taken for operation with the prediagnosis of ıncarcerated inguinal hernia. We evaluated these cases along with data from prior studies.
authors.affiliation: Fatih Ciftci, Ibrahim Abdulrahman, Department of Surgery, Safa Hospital, Istanbul Gelisim University, 34203 Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Fatih
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ciftci
authors.affiliation: Fatih Ciftci, Ibrahim Abdulrahman, Department of Surgery, Safa Hospital, Istanbul Gelisim University, 34203 Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Ibrahim
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Abdulrahman
keywords: Amyand; Appendectomy; Incarcerated hernia
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