title: Problems associated with the surgical treatment of diseases involving the perineal region.
abstract: The problems associated with perineal surgery depend on the surgical procedure performed. Problems are encountered before, during, and after surgery. Appropriate preoperative assessment, proper surgical technique, and thorough postoperative management are required for successful results. Immediate recognition and treatment of problems is essential.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Animal Medical Center, New York, New York 10021.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Marretta
authors.forename: D T
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Matthiesen
mesh_terms: D001003:Anal Canal / Q000002:abnormalities; D000694:Anal Gland Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D000695:Anal Sacs / Q000601:surgery; D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D006547:Hernia / Q000662:veterinary; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000662:veterinary*; D010502:Perineum / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000662:veterinary*; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary