Multimedia article. Recurrent postoperative perineal hernia: transperineal redo mesh repair

Dis Colon Rectum. 2007 Jul;50(7):1080-1. doi: 10.1007/s10350-007-0232-7.

Abstract

Postoperative perineal hernia is a rare complication after abdominoperineal resection or pelvic exenteration. In this video article, we describe one technique of transperineal mesh repair of recurrent symptomatic perineal hernia after previous transabdominal mesh repair of the hernia developed after abdominoperineal resection. To date, this redo mesh repair is the only report that we could find in the English literature.

Publication types

  • Interactive Tutorial

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Herniorrhaphy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Perineum*
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery*
  • Prosthesis Implantation / instrumentation*
  • Rectal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Secondary Prevention
  • Surgical Mesh*
  • Suture Techniques