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Amyand's hernia: a review.

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Michalinos, A; Moris, D; Vernadakis, S
Published in: American journal of surgery
June 2014

The presence of a vermiform appendix in an inguinal hernia sac is known as Amyand's hernia. The aim of this systematic review was to gather information concerning its prevalence, clinical image, diagnosis, and treatment.The MEDLINE database was thoroughly searched using the keyword "Amyand's hernia." Additional articles were gathered and evaluated.The true prevalence of Amyand's hernia seems lower than classically described. Its usual clinical image is identical to that of an incarcerated hernia, and thus it is almost impossible to diagnose preoperatively, although ultrasound and computed tomography can help. Treatment includes hernioplasty with or without appendectomy and/or mesh repair depending on the vermiform appendix's inflammation status, the patient's general condition, and other factors. Amyand's hernia generally has a good prognosis, although serious complications have been described. Surgeons should be prepared if they encounter Amyand's hernia because appropriate treatment ensures hernia repair without complications and with avoidance of recurrence.

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American journal of surgery

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1879-1883

ISSN

0002-9610

Publication Date

June 2014

Volume

207

Issue

6

Start / End Page

989 / 995

Related Subject Headings

  • Surgical Mesh
  • Surgery
  • Humans
  • Hernia, Inguinal
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Appendicitis
  • Appendectomy
  • 3203 Dentistry
  • 3202 Clinical sciences
  • 1103 Clinical Sciences
 

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Michalinos, A., Moris, D., & Vernadakis, S. (2014). Amyand's hernia: a review. American Journal of Surgery, 207(6), 989–995. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjsurg.2013.07.043
Michalinos, Adamantios, Demetrios Moris, and Spiridon Vernadakis. “Amyand's hernia: a review.American Journal of Surgery 207, no. 6 (June 2014): 989–95. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjsurg.2013.07.043.
Michalinos A, Moris D, Vernadakis S. Amyand's hernia: a review. American journal of surgery. 2014 Jun;207(6):989–95.
Michalinos, Adamantios, et al. “Amyand's hernia: a review.American Journal of Surgery, vol. 207, no. 6, June 2014, pp. 989–95. Epmc, doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2013.07.043.
Michalinos A, Moris D, Vernadakis S. Amyand's hernia: a review. American journal of surgery. 2014 Jun;207(6):989–995.
Journal cover image

Published In

American journal of surgery

DOI

EISSN

1879-1883

ISSN

0002-9610

Publication Date

June 2014

Volume

207

Issue

6

Start / End Page

989 / 995

Related Subject Headings

  • Surgical Mesh
  • Surgery
  • Humans
  • Hernia, Inguinal
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Appendicitis
  • Appendectomy
  • 3203 Dentistry
  • 3202 Clinical sciences
  • 1103 Clinical Sciences