Amyand's hernia: a case report.
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چکیده
The presence of vermiform appendix in inguinal hernia is rare and is known as Amyand's hernia. We report an Amyand's hernia, where the appendix was found in a right inguinal hernia in one male cadaver aged ninety two years.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- World journal of gastroenterology
دوره 12 29 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006