[Amyand's hernia -- a rare cause of acute abdomen]. / Amyandova hernie -- vzácná náhlá príhoda brisní.

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Amyand's hernia is a rare condition in which the appendix is positioned in the inguinal hernia sac. Acute appendicitis in this situation is a extremely rare and only a few reports are found in the literature. METHODS: Case report RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: We report a case of acute gangrenous appendicitis with the perforation at the tip of the appendix, which was incarcerated in the right groin. We conduct a review of the literature, emphasizing possible causes and suggesting a predisposing factor for the condition.