title: Polypropylene mesh repair of sacroperineal hernia following sacrectomy with long-term follow-up. A case report and literature review.
abstract: Sacroperineal hernia is an uncommon complication following sacrectomy. We review previous techniques of repair and report a simple method of reconstructing the operative defect using polypropylene mesh. This case has been without complication or repeat herniation at six years follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York, USA.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Lehto
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Vakharia
authors.forename: T L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Fernando
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Mohler
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006547:Hernia / Q000473:pathology; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010502:Perineum / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D011126:Polypropylenes; D012447:Sacrum / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013526:Surgical Mesh
chemical_list: D011126:Polypropylenes