Abstract
Introduction: An appendix in an inguinal hernial sac is called as Amyand’sHernia. The appendix may or may not be inflamed. It is a rare occurrence in surgical practice.Case Presentation: A 23 years old male presented with the clinical diagnosis of strangulatedright inguinal hernia. On surgical exploration acutely inflamed appendix was found in the hernialsac. Appendicectomy and hernia repair was carried out. Conclusion: Inguinal hernia is oneof the most common general surgical procedure. Unexpected hernial sac contents like aninflamed appendix may be encountered and dealt accordingly.
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