Amyand’s Hernia- two case reports along with review

Abstract

An Inguinal hernia is called as Amyand's hernia if it contains a vermiform appendix in addition to other contents in its sac. Appendix can be inflamed or non-inflamed and can be adherent or not adherent to the sac walls. The first successful appendectomy was performed in 1735 by Claudius Amyand, a French surgeon. It is arguable, whether or not an appendectomy should be performed at the time of hernia repair if appendix is non- inflamed. We report two cases of amyand’s hernia.