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Published in: Hernia 5/2006

01-10-2006 | Case Report

Primary perineal hernia: a case report and review of the literature

Authors: A. Preiß, B. Herbig, A. Dörner

Published in: Hernia | Issue 5/2006

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Abstract

Pelvic floor hernias are extremely rare. This study presents a successfully treated case of primary perineal hernia and takes a look at the existing literature.

Case

The case of a 75-year-old female patient with a great perineal hernia is presented. Diagnosis was secured by magnetic resonance tomography. The pelvic defect was successfully treated by primary suture with Prolene.

Discussion

The literature shows many different approaches for treatment of perineal hernia, such as open or laparoscopic mesh repair, and perineal, abdominal or combined access. Our case confirms that primary closure of the hernial orifice through an abdominal approach is also feasible.
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Metadata
Title
Primary perineal hernia: a case report and review of the literature
Authors
A. Preiß
B. Herbig
A. Dörner
Publication date
01-10-2006
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Hernia / Issue 5/2006
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-006-0114-2

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