scholarly journals Two Rare Cases of Appendicitis: Amyand’s Hernia and De Garengeot’s Hernia

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly A. Schaaf ◽  
Eric M. Melnychuk ◽  
Ross D. Ellison ◽  
Amy J. Snover
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Femoral Hernia ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Vermiform Appendix ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Amyand’S Hernia ◽  
De Garengeot’S Hernia

An Amyand’s hernia is an inguinal hernia that contains vermiform appendix. De Garengeot’s hernias are similar; however, in this case the appendix is within a femoral hernia. Both types of hernia are rare, and those hernias associated with appendicitis, perforation, or abscess are even scarcer presentations. The treatment of Amyand’s hernia and De Garengeot’s hernia is not standardized. Generally, hernia repair is performed but disagreement remains regarding the use of mesh and performing appendectomy. This case series describes two individuals with appendicitis presenting to one emergency department within a 24-hour time frame. One case is of a patient with Amyand’s hernia and another case is a patient with De Garengeot’s hernia with an adjacent abscess. Both individuals were managed with appendectomy and hernia repair without the use of mesh.

9 CASES OF AMYAND’S HERNIA IN CHILDREN

2021 ◽  
pp. 118-123
Author(s):  
M.KH. MALIKOV ◽  
◽  
F.SH. RASHIDOV ◽  
F.B. BOKIEV ◽  
F.M. KHAMIDOV ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Postoperative Period ◽  
Inguinal Canal ◽  
Posterior Wall ◽  
Vermiform Appendix ◽  
Greater Omentum ◽  
Amyand’S Hernia ◽  
Inguinoscrotal Hernia ◽  
Hernial Sac

9 children aged 4 to 14 years underwent a right-sided inguinal hernia repair, at the same time, a vermiform appendix was found in the hernial sac. All patients were hospitalized with a diagnosis of «Congenital right-sided inguinoscrotal hernia», bilateral hernias were not observed. Objectively, there were all signs of the disease, all hernias were reducible. The presence of the appendix in the hernial sac before the operation was not diagnosed either clinically or by ultrasound. The contents of the hernial sac had a thickened and long vermiform appendix, a greater omentum, and in two cases – a cecum of the type of sliding hernia. The children were operated on under general anesthesia: appendectomy and plastic surgery of posterior wall of inguinal canal were performed. No complications were observed in the postoperative period.

scholarly journals De Garengeot’s Hernia: Two Case Reports with Correct Preoperative Identification of the Vermiform Appendix in the Hernia

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhaosheng Jin ◽  
Muhammad Rafiz Imtiaz ◽  
Henry Nnajiuba ◽  
Suzette Samlalsingh ◽  
Akinyede Ojo
Keyword(s):  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Gold Standard ◽  
Femoral Hernia ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Vermiform Appendix ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Case Control Studies ◽  
Intravenous Contrast ◽  
De Garengeot’S Hernia

We present two cases of incarcerated de Garengeot’s hernia. This anatomical phenomenon is thought to occur in as few as 0.5% of femoral hernia cases and is a rare cause of acute appendicitis. Risk factors include a long pelvic appendix, abnormal embryological bowel rotation, and a large mobile caecum. In earlier reports operative treatment invariably involves simultaneous appendicectomy and femoral hernia repair. Both patients were correctly diagnosed preoperatively with computed tomography (CT). Both had open femoral hernia repair, one with appendectomy and one with the appendix left in situ. Both patients recovered without complications. Routine diagnostic imaging modalities such as ultrasonography and standard CT have previously shown little success in identifying de Garengeot’s hernia preoperatively. We believe this to be the first documented case of CT with concurrent oral and intravenous contrast being used to confidently and correctly diagnose de Garengeot’s hernia prior to surgery. We hope that this case report adds to the growing literature on this condition, which will ultimately allow for more detailed case-control studies and systematic reviews in order to establish gold-standard diagnostic studies and optimal surgical management in future.

scholarly journals Mesh Inguinal Hernia Repair and Appendectomy in the Treatment of Amyand’s Hernia with Non-Inflamed Appendices

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emin Kose ◽  
Abdullah Sisik ◽  
Mustafa Hasbahceci
Keyword(s):  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Inguinal Hernia Repair ◽  
Vermiform Appendix ◽  
Amyand’S Hernia ◽  
Hernia Sac ◽  
Male Patients ◽  
Variable Clinical Presentation

Amyand’s hernia is defined as protrusion of the vermiform appendix in an inguinal hernia sac. It is a rare entity with variable clinical presentation from normal vermiform appendix to abscess formation due to perforation of acute appendicitis. Although surgical treatment includes appendectomy and hernia repair, appendectomy in the absence of an inflamed appendix and use of a mesh in cases of appendectomy remain to be controversial. The aim of this study was to review the experience of mesh inguinal hernia repair plus appendectomy performed for Amyand’s hernia with noninflamed appendices. There were five male patients with a mean age of 42.4 ± 16.1 years in this retrospective study in which Amyand’s hernia was treated with mesh inguinal hernia repair plus appendectomy for noninflamed appendices. Patients with acute appendicitis and perforated vermiform appendix were excluded. There were four right sided and one bilateral inguinal hernia. Postoperative courses were uneventful. During the follow-up period (14.0 ± 7.7 months), there was no inguinal hernia recurrence. Mesh inguinal hernia repair with appendectomy can be performed for Amyand’s hernia in the absence of acute appendicitis. However, presence of fibrous connections between the vermiform appendix and the surrounding hernia sac may be regarded as a parameter to perform appendectomy.

scholarly journals Amyand's hernia-a vermiform appendix presenting in an inguinal hernia: a case series

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyriakos Psarras ◽  
Miltiadis Lalountas ◽  
Minas Baltatzis ◽  
Efstathios Pavlidis ◽  
Anastasios Tsitlakidis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Vermiform Appendix ◽  
Amyand’S Hernia

scholarly journals Incarcerated Amyand hernia: a rare entity

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 2748
Author(s):  
Vijeth Rai ◽  
Ranadheer Raju Cholaraju Siva ◽  
Gagan Deep
Keyword(s):  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Inguinal Hernia Repair ◽  
Vermiform Appendix ◽  
Inguinal Region ◽  
Amyand’S Hernia ◽  
Hernia Formation ◽  
Amyand Hernia ◽  
Obstructed Hernia ◽  
The Right

Right sided inguinal hernia containing vermiform appendix in its sac is called as amyand’s hernia. It accounts for ∼1% of all inguinal hernias. It is an intra operative finding during an inguinal hernia repair. A 64 years old male patient came with complains of swelling in the right inguinal region, associated with pain and vomiting. On examination of the right inguinal region there was a tender irreducible swelling palpable. Based on the characteristic finding it was diagnosed clinically as right sided irreducible obstructed inguinal hernia. Ultrasound abdomen was done which was suggestive of right inguinal hernia with herniation of bowel and omentum with features of strangulated/ obstructed hernia. Patient was taken up for right inguinal hernia repair and appendix was noted in the hernial sac intra-operatively. Although occurrence of amyand’s hernia is rare. The attendant surgeon should be vigilant about the presence of it. Preoperative diagnosis of amyand’s hernia is not common because in majority of cases objective of imaging is to exclude conditions that predispose to inguinal hernia formation. The Losanoff and Basson’s criterion is used as a guide for deciding whether to perform appendectomy and type of repair, depend on the clinical scenario.

scholarly journals De Garengeot’s hernia with appendicitis—a rare cause of an acutely painful groin swelling

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam O’Connor ◽  
Peter Asaad
Keyword(s):  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Mesh Repair ◽  
Vermiform Appendix ◽  
Short Review ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Hernia Sac ◽  
De Garengeot’S Hernia ◽  
De Garengeot Hernia ◽  
Groin Swelling

Abstract De Garengeot hernia is a rare subtype of femoral hernia whereby the vermiform appendix is located within the hernial sac. Even rarer is the presence of appendicitis within the hernia sac. De Garengeot’s hernia is difficult to diagnose pre-operatively and can prove technically difficult at operation particularly with regards to mobilization of the caecum and appendix in order to perform appendicectomy. Laparoscopic, open, with and without mesh repair of de Garengeot hernia have all been described in the literature with varying degrees of success. We present a case of an 82 year old lady presenting with an acutely painful right sided groin lump. CT scan revealed the presence of de Garengeot hernia with acute appendicitis. We describe in text and photo format our approach to the hernia repair, appendicectomy and provide a short review of the literature with regards to the different operative approaches to such a patient.

Recurrence mechanisms after inguinal hernia repair by the Onstep technique: a case series

Hernia ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 681-685 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Öberg ◽  
K. Andresen ◽  
D. Hauge ◽  
J. Rosenberg
Keyword(s):  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Inguinal Hernia Repair ◽  
Case Series

scholarly journals Brief report: De Garengeot’s hernia

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
M. Hunter Witt ◽  
Adam R. Eppler ◽  
Ahmed M. Mahmoud
Keyword(s):  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Laparoscopic Appendectomy ◽  
Amyand’S Hernia ◽  
Femoral Canal ◽  
Blunt Dissection ◽  
Incarcerated Hernia ◽  
De Garengeot’S Hernia ◽  
Open Hernia Repair

We describe a case of a 70-year-old female who presented with pain and swelling in her right groin. CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis found Amyand’s hernia with evidence of inflammation of the appendiceal tip consistent with appendicitis. Laparoscopic appendectomy and open hernia repair revealed an incarcerated hernia. Using blunt dissection, the inflamed tip of the appendix was found in the femoral canal. The appendix was removed. The patient had a De Garengeot’s hernia, not the Amyand’s hernia initially suspected. Patient was discharged home the following day.

scholarly journals The Amyand’s Hernia: A Rare Clinical Entity Diagnosed by Computed Tomography

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Suat Keskin ◽  
Cihan Şimşek ◽  
Zeynep Keskin
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Vermiform Appendix ◽  
Clinical Entity ◽  
Ct Scans ◽  
Amyand’S Hernia ◽  
First Person ◽  
Rare Clinical Entity ◽  
Abdominal Computed Tomography

Amyand’s hernia, named for the first person to describe an inguinal hernia containing the vermiform appendix, is an uncommon variant of an inguinal hernia. Amyand’s hernia is an extremely rare condition and is often misdiagnosed. Traditionally, these hernias have been diagnosed at surgery but are increasingly diagnosed by abdominal computed tomography (CT) scans. CT of the abdomen may help in guiding the diagnosis.

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