Perineal hernia after laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer: report of two cases

Dis Colon Rectum. 2007 Aug;50(8):1271-4. doi: 10.1007/10350-007-0214-9.

Abstract

Perineal hernias are uncommon complications after open abdominoperineal resection. We present two patients with a perineal hernia after laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection. Surgical correction of symptomatic hernias is a challenging problem caused by the effects of preceding surgery. The surgical management with a mesh is described and discussed in this case report.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Hernia, Abdominal / diagnosis
  • Hernia, Abdominal / etiology*
  • Hernia, Abdominal / surgery
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / adverse effects*
  • Middle Aged
  • Perineum*
  • Rectal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Surgical Mesh