We present a patient who underwent delayed sub-periosteal hemipelvectomy for control of infection and to enable soft-tissue cover after trauma. At four months after amputation, clinical examination and radiographs demonstrated almost complete re-ossification of the hemipelvis. This has allowed the patient to regain sitting balance and to use a walking prosthesis designed for patients following ...

An 84-year-old female presented with a 2-day history of abdominal pain, vomiting, and constipation/obstipation. She had a prior history of abdomino-perineal resection for carcinoma of rectum 15 years ago. On examination, the abdomen was distended with increased bowel sounds. There was increased tenderness in the medial aspect of the thigh, no palpable inguinal mass, or any evidence of hernia. C...

The perineal hernia occurs more frequently in middle aged to aged male dogs, sexually intact, and it may be unilateral or bilateral. Because this disease may have high rate of recurrence and postoperative complications, the aim of this paper is to describe the clinical signs, diagnosis, foccusing to surgical treatments. Among the most effective techniques of pelvic diaphragm reconstruction are ...