Appendicitis found in an incisional hernia

Hernia appendicitis is a rare occurrence often described in association with groin hernias. We present a rare case of hernia appendicitis through a Pfannenstiel incision. Laparoscopy was performed with the intention to perform an appendectomy. An acutely inflamed appendix was visualized with the tip incarcerated into a 2 cm segment of the right most portion of a previous Pfannenstiel incision. Laparoscopic trans-hernial appendectomy with immediate laparoscopic suture herniorraphy was performed. Early recognition of appendiceal hernias can be managed with appendectomy and suture herniorraphy omitting prosthetics. In cases with advanced pathology, approach should mimic that for emergent management of strangulated bowel and should be left to the surgeon’s discretion.