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A rare case report of perineal hernia after abdominal perineal resection

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This report describes a case of a 65-year-old man with a perineal hernia after an abdominal perineal resection for low rectal cancer. A contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan revealed significant prolapse of digestive loops at the level of the posterior pelvic floor. Surgery via perineal access using a synthetic mesh was performed.

Source: Journal of Clinical Images and Medical Case Reports

DOI: 10.52768/2766-7820/3303

Author: Margarida Dupont

Institution: Unidade Local de Saúde de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro

Language: English

Topic: Hernia repair and management

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4407177544