Perineal Hernia in Dogs

Internal Obturator Transposition Herniorraphy of Three Perineal Hernia Cases in Dogs

Case Description.: In this present study three cases of perineal hernia in dogs have beenpresented and new concepts in perineal herniorrhaphy have been introduced. A 5-year-oldintact male Spitz dog, a 6-year-old intact male dachshund dog and a 4.5-year-old sexuallyintact male Welsh corgi dog were referred with swelling around the anus and dyschesia.Clinical Findings: The owner complained about ...

Perineal Hernia Repair

Laparoscopic Repair of Perineal Hernia

Perineal hernia is a rare but known complication following major pelvic surgery. It may occur spontaneously or following abdominoperineal resection, sacrectomy, or pelvic exenteration. Very little is known about spontaneous perineal hernia. Surgical repair via open transabdominal and transperineal approaches has been previously described. We report laparoscopic repair of spontaneous and postope...

A modified salvage technique in surgical repair of perineal hernia in dogs using polypropylene mesh

In 16 male dogs who suffered from perineal hernia, polypropylene mesh was used to close a defect in the pelvic diaphragm. Pelvic bone was drilled on the pelvic floor and mesh was sutured through holes by polypropylene suture. Strong pelvic diaphragm, good long-term results and time-sparing by this technique was achieved. Suture sinuses were developed in two dogs one month postoperatively. Objec...

Correction of rectal sacculation through lateral resection in dogs with perineal hernia technique description

The occurrence of perineal hernias in dogs during routine clinical surgery is frequent. The coexistence of rectal diseases that go undiagnosed or are not correctly treated can cause recurrence and postoperative complications. The objective of this report is to describe a surgical technique for treatment of rectal sacculation through lateral resection in dogs with perineal hernia, whereby restor...