Congenital perineal hernia

Abstract Perineal hernias can occur primarily or secondary to a pelvic operation. Among primary perineal hernias, the congenital type is very rare, with less than 10 cases reported in the literature. This is a case report of a healthy female child presenting with a congenital posterior perineal hern...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric surgery case reports 2018-05, Vol.32, p.46-48
Main Authors: Ntaganda, Edmond, Niyongombwa, Irénée, St-Louis, Etienne, Emil, Sherif, Laberge, Jean-Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Congenital
Pelvic hernia
Perineal hernia
Rare hernia
Rectal hernia
Surgery
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Summary:Abstract Perineal hernias can occur primarily or secondary to a pelvic operation. Among primary perineal hernias, the congenital type is very rare, with less than 10 cases reported in the literature. This is a case report of a healthy female child presenting with a congenital posterior perineal hernia who underwent successful delayed operative repair using a perineal approach. Level of evidence Level V – case report.
ISSN:2213-5766
2213-5766
DOI:10.1016/j.epsc.2018.01.016