A case of Amyand hernia at the Central Hospital of Yaounde and review of the literature
Abstract Introduction Amyand's hernia is defined as an inguinal hernia, containing the appendix in the hernia sac. It is a rare form of hernia. Its management is increasingly codified. Clinical history A 5-year-old patient with a non-remarkable past history was brought for consultation with an...
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| author | J. C. Fouda Philip Fernandez Owon’Abessolo Bob Dorcas Nyanit Junior Barthelemy Mekeme Mekeme P. Savom A. Ranibel A. A. Mbassi G. Bwelle G. A. Bang P. J. Fouda Faustin Mouafo Tambo A. Essomba |
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| description | Abstract Introduction Amyand's hernia is defined as an inguinal hernia, containing the appendix in the hernia sac. It is a rare form of hernia. Its management is increasingly codified. Clinical history A 5-year-old patient with a non-remarkable past history was brought for consultation with an intermittent inguino-scrotal swelling and discomfort. Clinical examination revealed a non-tender inguino-scrotal swelling with positive transillumination. A conclusion of a communicating hydrocele was made; hence, an indication for surgery. Per operatively, we had as findings the appendix present within, and linked to the hernia sac. We performed an appendectomy and a high ligation of the hernia sac. The post-operative evolution was favourable. Anatomopathological analysis revealed a catarrhal appendix. Conclusion Amyand's hernia remains a rare pathology that can be seen in children with a persistent peritoneo-vaginal canal. Dissection of the hernia sac must be carried out carefully since it is most often discovered intraoperatively and accidental injury to the appendix, which is attached to the wall of the hernia sac can lead to serious complications. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b7e6578b214e45ab980253ba901654de2023-05-21T11:25:29ZengSpringerOpenSurgical Case Reports2198-77932023-05-01911510.1186/s40792-023-01632-9A case of Amyand hernia at the Central Hospital of Yaounde and review of the literatureJ. C. Fouda0Philip Fernandez Owon’Abessolo1Bob Dorcas Nyanit2Junior Barthelemy Mekeme Mekeme3P. Savom4A. Ranibel5A. A. Mbassi6G. Bwelle7G. A. Bang8P. J. Fouda9Faustin Mouafo Tambo10A. Essomba11Yaounde Central HospitalYaounde Central HospitalYaounde Central HospitalYaounde Central HospitalDepartment of Surgery and Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde IDepartment of Surgery and Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde IYaounde Central HospitalYaounde Central HospitalDepartment of Surgery and Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde IYaounde Central HospitalDepartment of Surgery and Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde IDepartment of Surgery and Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde IAbstract Introduction Amyand's hernia is defined as an inguinal hernia, containing the appendix in the hernia sac. It is a rare form of hernia. Its management is increasingly codified. Clinical history A 5-year-old patient with a non-remarkable past history was brought for consultation with an intermittent inguino-scrotal swelling and discomfort. Clinical examination revealed a non-tender inguino-scrotal swelling with positive transillumination. A conclusion of a communicating hydrocele was made; hence, an indication for surgery. Per operatively, we had as findings the appendix present within, and linked to the hernia sac. We performed an appendectomy and a high ligation of the hernia sac. The post-operative evolution was favourable. Anatomopathological analysis revealed a catarrhal appendix. Conclusion Amyand's hernia remains a rare pathology that can be seen in children with a persistent peritoneo-vaginal canal. Dissection of the hernia sac must be carried out carefully since it is most often discovered intraoperatively and accidental injury to the appendix, which is attached to the wall of the hernia sac can lead to serious complications.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-023-01632-9 |
| spellingShingle | J. C. Fouda Philip Fernandez Owon’Abessolo Bob Dorcas Nyanit Junior Barthelemy Mekeme Mekeme P. Savom A. Ranibel A. A. Mbassi G. Bwelle G. A. Bang P. J. Fouda Faustin Mouafo Tambo A. Essomba A case of Amyand hernia at the Central Hospital of Yaounde and review of the literature Surgical Case Reports |
| title | A case of Amyand hernia at the Central Hospital of Yaounde and review of the literature |
| title_full | A case of Amyand hernia at the Central Hospital of Yaounde and review of the literature |
| title_fullStr | A case of Amyand hernia at the Central Hospital of Yaounde and review of the literature |
| title_full_unstemmed | A case of Amyand hernia at the Central Hospital of Yaounde and review of the literature |
| title_short | A case of Amyand hernia at the Central Hospital of Yaounde and review of the literature |
| title_sort | case of amyand hernia at the central hospital of yaounde and review of the literature |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-023-01632-9 |
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