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Rare Enterorectal Pelvic Floor Hernia-A Cadaveric Study.

Jennifer C Hocking¹, Momoe Hyakutake², Christine A Webber¹

¹From the Division of Anatomy, Department of Surgery, and.

Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery

|September 28, 2017

Summary

This case study details a rare posterior enterorectal perineal hernia in an elderly woman, involving the small bowel and rectum. Surgical repair strategies are discussed for this unusual anatomical finding.

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Area of Science:

Anatomy
Surgical Pathology
Gastroenterology

Background:

Perineal hernias are rare, with posterior presentations being exceptionally uncommon.
This study examines a unique cadaveric case of a posterior perineal hernia.

Purpose of the Study:

To document and describe an unusual posterior enterorectal perineal hernia.
To discuss potential surgical repair approaches for this rare condition.

Main Methods:

A detailed cadaveric dissection was performed on an 88-year-old female.
The anatomical structures within the posterior perineal region were meticulously examined.

Main Results:

The hernia contained loops of small bowel, rectum, and mesentery within the presacral space and a perineal evagination.
No evidence of prior surgery or rectal prolapse was observed, suggesting a primary hernia.

Conclusions:

The patient presented with a primary posterior enterorectal perineal hernia.
The findings provide insights into the anatomy and potential surgical management of such rare hernias.