Mesenteric leaf repair of pelvic defects following exenterative operations.
Perineal enterocutaneous fistula and hernia are unique complications of radical pelvic exenterative operations. A technique for management of these complications is presented. A vascularized segment of small bowel mesentery is interposed as a peritoneum covered pelvic "lid" to separate the abdominal contents from the pelvic defect.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006547:Hernia / Q000209:etiology*; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000601:surgery; D008643:Mesentery / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D010385:Pelvic Exenteration; D010502:Perineum; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012867:Skin