title: Technique of sacral hernia repair.
abstract: After sacrectomy, a hernial defect may develop through the pelvic floor at the reconstructed sacral bed. This complication has not previously been described. We describe a technique for repair of such a defect using a prosthetic patch. Accurate and safe repair of this hernia requires correct preoperative diagnosis and planning, including a thorough knowledge of pelvic floor anatomy.
authors: Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.
authors: L J
authors: LJ
authors: Kaplan
authors: T A
authors: TA
authors: Santora
mesh_terms: D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006547:Hernia / Q000209:etiology; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D008637:Mesenchymoma / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy; D016737:Proctocolectomy, Restorative / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012447:Sacrum; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013526:Surgical Mesh