Amyandrsquos hernia refers to a rare type of inguinal hernia whose content is vermiform appendix that may be normal inflamed or perforated. A 35-year male presented with a painful right groin swelling of 3 months duration. It was diagnosed as an indirect right sided inguinal hernia. During surgery the inguinal sac was found to contain caecum and vermiform appendix which were not inflamed. The case is reported because of its rarity and belonged to type 1.
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