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Published in: International Urogynecology Journal 12/2013

01-12-2013 | Case Report

Perineal hernia extruding into the labium majus after multiple surgeries for pelvic organ prolapse

Authors: Rafael Mendes Moroni, Pedro Sérgio Magnani, Francisco José Candido-dos-Reis, Luiz Gustavo Oliveira Brito

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 12/2013

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Abstract

A 78-year-old woman presented with a large bulge in the right labium majus. She had a previous history of two anterior and posterior vaginal wall prolapse repairs, a vaginal hysterectomy for uterovaginal prolapse, a sacrospinous ligament fixation for vaginal vault prolapse, and a LeFort partial colpocleisis for recurrent vault prolapse. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed an anterior perineal hernia containing small bowel. Surgery was performed to close the pelvic floor defect through a perineal approach, and polypropylene mesh was used as a bolster. The hernial sac contained small bowel with very thin adhesions. Over 6 months of follow-up, there was no recurrence of the hernia or mesh complications. Perineal hernias after gynecological surgeries for benign diseases are rare. The indications for repair and the optimal surgical approach are not well described.
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Metadata
Title
Perineal hernia extruding into the labium majus after multiple surgeries for pelvic organ prolapse
Authors
Rafael Mendes Moroni
Pedro Sérgio Magnani
Francisco José Candido-dos-Reis
Luiz Gustavo Oliveira Brito
Publication date
01-12-2013
Publisher
Springer London
Published in
International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 12/2013
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-013-2063-5

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