Amyand’s hernia: case report and literature review

Authors

  • Diego G. Vazquez-Fong Surgical Department in Hospital General de Zona 86, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Uruapan, Michoacán, México
  • Mariana Gonzalez Villegas INSTITUTO MEXICANO DEL SEGURO SOCIAL
  • Carlos A. Santana-Perez Surgical Department in Hospital General de Zona 86, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Uruapan, Michoacán, México

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20252796

Keywords:

Hernia, Inguinal, Amyand, Appendix

Abstract

Amyand's hernia is the eponym for a cecal appendix-whether inflamed or not-incarcerated within the sac of an inguinal hernia. This type of hernia is uncommon, occurring in approximately 0.5-1% of all inguinal hernias, and most cases are found in children.

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2025-08-29

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Vazquez-Fong, D. G., Gonzalez Villegas, M., & Santana-Perez, C. A. (2025). Amyand’s hernia: case report and literature review. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 13(9), 3805–3807. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20252796

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