Abstract Background Amyand’s hernia, first described by Claudius Amyand in 1735, continues to remain a diagnostic & therapeutic challenge. By definition includes inguinal herniae that contain the vermiform appendix. Aim This up-to-date review aims define and classify hernia suggest appropriate management options current era. shed light on value of pre-operative cross-sectional imaging use l...

Abstract Intro/aims In repsonse to the COVID-19 pandemic, United Kingdom (UK) commenced a national lockdown in March 2020. Initial guidance advocated avoidance of aerosol generating procedures and hence we hypothesised there would be decrease use surgery treat acute appendicitis. Methods A prospective audit was undertaken across 4 hospitals South Wales, UK, during April Patients over 18 years a...

Abstract Aims Intra-operative bleeding is very rarely a complication of laparoscopic appendicectomy. Despite this, it often mandatory for any patient undergoing an emergency appendicectomy to have pre-operative ABO blood type sampling. This could be unnecessary expense and may lead patients being delayed theatre. The aim this study was see how many who underwent required transfusion intra-opera...

Abstract Introduction Negative appendicectomy (NA) is still a major issue following appendicectomy. We evaluated the rate and predictors of negative in cohort. Patients Methods Data patients who underwent emergency appendicectomies over year was collected analysed. The absence inflammation and/or other significant pathology appendix considered by standard definition. A stricter definition NA in...

Abstract Appendicitis involving the appendix stump is a recognised post appendicectomy complication but same appendiceal tip rare. Similarly, abdominal wall abscess secondary to retained appendicolith also infrequently encountered. Our case highlights rare combination of both complications arising separately. A 29-year-old man presented with 3 days generalised malaise and progressively worsenin...

The most frequent general surgical emergency worldwide is acute appendicitis. Because to its potentially fatal complications, including perforation, it could put patients at danger of death. An appendix that has ruptured frequently results in serious infectious complications as abdominal sepsis, pelvic abscess, and others. Laparoscopic appendectomy for perforated appendicitis raises several que...

Abstract Introduction Major haemorrhage is a rare complication of laparoscopic hernia repair and appendicectomy. It common practice for patients undergoing these procedures to have 2 valid group saves preoperatively, however perioperative blood transfusions seldom required. Obtaining samples not only financially burdensome but frequently leads delays in theatre lists patient care. Our unit ther...

Abstract Appendicitis involving the appendix stump is a recognised post appendicectomy complication but same appendiceal tip rare. Similarly, abdominal wall abscess secondary to retained appendicolith also infrequently encountered. Our case highlights rare combination of both complications arising separately. An 29 year-old man presented with 3 days generalised malaise and progressively worseni...