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Case Reports
. 2018 Nov 14;12(3):646-652.
doi: 10.1159/000493182. eCollection 2018 Sep-Dec.

Giant Left-Sided Amyand's Hernia: A Challenging Procedure in a Rural Hospital

Reno Rudiman  1 , Andika A Winata  2
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Giant Left-Sided Amyand's Hernia: A Challenging Procedure in a Rural Hospital

Reno Rudiman et al. Case Rep Gastroenterol. .

Abstract

The finding of a vermiform appendix in the case of an inguinal hernia that extends below the midpoint of the inner thigh when the patient is in a standing position is defined as giant left-sided Amyand's hernia. It is a very rare case and significantly challenging in terms of preoperative diagnosis and surgical management. Here we present our experience with a case of a giant left-sided Amyand's hernia that was followed up for 2 months.

Keywords: Amyand's hernia; Appendectomy; Giant inguinal hernia; Omentectomy.

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Giant left-sided inguinal hernia.
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Appendix was found inside the hernial sac.
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After a tension-free herniorraphy.
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