Amyand’s Hernia: an Up-to-Date Review of the Literature
Amyand’s hernia is defined as an inguinal hernia, containing the appendix within the hernia sac. Incidence of this rare condition rises up to 1% (0.19–1.7%) of all inguinal hernia cases. Inflammation of the appendix within the inguinal sac is even rarer, as it corresponds to 0.1% (0.07–0.13%) of all...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karolinum Press
2018-02-01
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| Series: | Acta Medica |
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| Online Access: | https://actamedica.lfhk.cuni.cz/60/3/0131/ |