Amyands Hernia: Report of Two Cases

Abstract

Abstract:Amyand's hernia, defined as an inguinal hernia with appendix as the content of hernial sac, is a exceedingly rare disease, reported in 1% of cases of inguinal hernia repair. The appendix can be normal or inflamed and acute appendicitis is seen in 0.13% of cases. We hereby report two cases of Amyands hernia which were treated at ESI hospital PGIMSR, Delhi highlighting the fact that rather than simply being an anatomical curiosity, Amyands hernias require individualized attention to decide how to manage both the appendix and the hernia. First case was admitted in emergency as strangulated hernia. Inflamed appendix was noted intraoperatively as hernial content for which appendectomy and herniotomy was done. Our second case was worked up as routine case of right congenital hernia and after seeing the content of hernia sac as appendix, appendix was pushed back and herniotomy was done.