Incidental Discovery of Amyand's Hernia in an Adult Female: A case report
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Date
2021
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International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Abstract
Amyand's hernia is a rare type of inguinal hernia with an incidence of about 0.1% of all inguinal hernias with most in occurring in childhood. It is characterized by the presence of the vermiform appendix within the hernia sac.
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Amyand's hernia, Adult female, Hernia repair, Case report
Citation
Sikakulya, F. K., Kiyaka, S. M., Masereka, R., Onyai, P., & Anyama, P. (2021). Incidental discovery of Amyand's hernia in an adult female: A case report. International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, 83, 106003.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2021.106003