Appendiceal hernia: an extremely rare condition

Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2021 Feb;103(2):e50-e52. doi: 10.1308/rcsann.2020.7000.

Abstract

Appendix-associated hernias are extremely rare. They have been described sporadically in the literature, mostly as inguinal hernias. Appendix-associated incisional hernias are even more unusual. High clinical awareness is needed as complications can arise if misdiagnosis or delay occurs. We present an 80-year-old man with acute appendicitis in an incisional hernia. After successful surgery, the patient made a full recovery.

Keywords: Acute appendicitis; Hernia surgery; Incisional hernia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / etiology
  • Abdominal Wall / surgery
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Appendectomy*
  • Appendicitis / diagnosis*
  • Appendicitis / etiology
  • Appendicitis / surgery
  • Appendix / diagnostic imaging
  • Appendix / surgery
  • Hernia, Inguinal / surgery
  • Herniorrhaphy / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Incisional Hernia / diagnosis*
  • Incisional Hernia / etiology
  • Incisional Hernia / surgery
  • Male
  • Nausea / etiology
  • Rare Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Rare Diseases / etiology
  • Rare Diseases / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vomiting / etiology