Left-sided amyand hernia: report of two cases with review of literature.
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ABSTRACT: The presence of the vermiform appendix in an inguinal hernial sac is called "Amyand" Hernia, which is a rare condition especially in children. The authors are reporting two cases of left-sided Amyand hernia in infants presented with symptoms and signs of obstructed inguinal hernia. Emergency appendectomy and herniotomy were performed. The patients were followed up for 4 to 6 months without complications. The case histories are presented, and the conditions discussed with review of the literature.
SUBMITTER: Al-Mayoof AF
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4336050 | biostudies-other | 2014 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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