SURGICAL REPAIR OF POST‐OPERATIVE PERINEAL HERNIA

Abstract

Summary Perineal incisional hernia following ab‐domino‐perineal excision of the rectum is discussed, with special reference to the incidence, pathology, and a recommended technique for surgical repair. A case of post operative perineal hernia following abdomino‐perincal excision of the rectum, successfully treated by surgical repair, is reported.