Intraoperative diagnosis of Amyand’s hernia: inguinal herniorrhaphy, appendicectomy and orchidectomy

BMJ Case Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Hamish Rickward, Varun Amod Karnik, Thushara Dissanayake
DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2025-267871
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Abstract

Amyand's hernia, a rare condition where the appendix is contained within an inguinal hernia sac, occurs in ~1% of inguinal hernias, with

Fields of Study & Subjects

Hernia repair and management Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments

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Journal / source
BMJ Case Reports
Volume
19
Issue
1
Pages
e267871–e267871
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN