A unique perineal herniation of large bladder diverticulum: successful surgical repair through posterior sagittal approach

M Gong; M M Issa

doi:10.1016/S0090-4295(99)80498-1

A unique perineal herniation of large bladder diverticulum: successful surgical repair through posterior sagittal approach

Urology. 1996 Apr;47(4):569-72. doi: 10.1016/S0090-4295(99)80498-1.

Authors

M Gong¹, M M Issa

Affiliation

¹ Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Palo Alto, California, USA.

PMID: 8638371
DOI: 10.1016/S0090-4295(99)80498-1

Abstract

We report a case of symptomatic perineal herniation of a massive posterior bladder diverticulum following abdominoperineal resection in a 75-year-old man with Crohn's disease and renal failure. Presentation, evaluation, and management issues are discussed.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Aged
Diverticulum / complications*
Diverticulum / surgery
Hernia / etiology*
Herniorrhaphy*
Humans
Male
Perineum*
Postoperative Complications*
Urinary Bladder Diseases / complications*
Urinary Bladder Diseases / surgery