Acta Chir Belg. 2009 Jul-Aug;109(4):563-4.

Amyand's hernia. Historical perspective and current considerations.

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Servicio de Cirugia General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Juan Grande, Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz, Spain. alkomorowski@wp.pl

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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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