Amyand's hernia refers to the presence of the appendix in a right inguinal hernia sac.
Appendicitis in Amyand's hernia may occur in premature infants during the neonatal period.
Appendicitis in the hernia sac results in inguino-scrotal inflammation.
The presence of appendicitis may be confused with an incarcerated inguinal hernia.
The diagnosis can be made before surgery with imaging studies such as ultrasonography.
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Specialty: Gastroenterology
