AMYAND’S HERNIA, AN UNKNOWN ENTITY THAT MAY CAUSE SURGEONS DIFFICULTY: OUR EXPERIENCE AND LITERATURE REVIEW
The aim of this case report is to present an uncommon disease, Amyand’s hernia. It is an inguinal hernia containing the appendix in the hernial sac. The authors describe this condition analysing a clinical case and reporting a literal review which points out preoperative and intraoperative management.
Authors
- Nunzio Rinzivillo
Institutions
- Policlinico Umberto I (IT)
- University of Catania (IT)
- Policlinico Tor Vergata (IT)
- Campus Bio Medico University Hospital (IT)
- Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico "G.Rodolico - San Marco" (IT)
- University of Palermo (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- EuroMediterranean Biomedical Journal
- Published
- 2025-10-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3269/1970-5492.2021.16.13
- Primary Topic
- Hernia repair and management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00