Acute appendicitis within an Amyand’s hernia: a case report and literature review

Anita Krowiak; Karolina Krowiak; Anna Maryńczak; Jakub Mendocha; Krzysztof A. Korneta

doi:10.48269/MandPH-AFMKU-25-1-001

Published: 2025-09-30

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025)

Acute appendicitis within an Amyand’s hernia: a case report and literature review

Anita Krowiak

, Karolina Krowiak

, Anna Maryńczak

, Jakub Mendocha

, Krzysztof A. Korneta

Section: case reports

https://doi.org/10.48269/MandPH-AFMKU-25-1-001

Abstract

Background:
We present a clinical case of Amyand’s hernia complicated by acute appendicitis.
Material and methods:
A 71-year-old male presented with an incarcerated right inguinal hernia. Intraoperatively, a gangrenous, perforated appendix with associated purulent collection was identified, consistent with a type three Amyand’s hernia.
Results:
This case highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of Amyand’s hernia. Due to its rarity and nonspecific presentation, the diagnosis is often made intraoperatively. Timely intervention and appropriate surgical strategy are essential to prevent complications.
Conclusions:
Amyand’s hernia should be considered in the differential diagnosis of complicated inguinal hernias. Surgical management must be adapted to the intraoperative findings.

Keywords:

appendicitis , inguinal hernia , appendectomy , Amyand’s hernia

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