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Case Reports
. 2009 Jul-Aug;109(4):563-4.
doi: 10.1080/00015458.2009.11680487.

Amyand's hernia. Historical perspective and current considerations

A L Komorowski  1 , J Moran Rodriguez
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Case Reports

Amyand's hernia. Historical perspective and current considerations

A L Komorowski et al. Acta Chir Belg. 2009 Jul-Aug.

Abstract

We report a case of an uncomplicated inguinal hernia containing a non-inflamed vermiform appendix, also known as Amyand's hernia. The historical perspective together with possible variants of this condition and current consideration in the management of this rare disease are discussed.

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