Mesh reconstruction preventing sacral herniation

Hernia. 2003 Dec;7(4):224-6. doi: 10.1007/s10029-003-0137-x. Epub 2003 Jul 18.

Abstract

Sacral hernias are uncommon defects developing through the pelvic floor after partial or total sacrectomy. We report on a 29-year-old woman, who has been under our care with a cystic formation after perineosacral resection of a rhabdomyosarcoma and partial sacrectomy. The cystic tumor was resected and a mesh repair performed to prevent sacral herniation. The current literature is summarized; etiology and management recommendations of this rare complication are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Hernia / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma / surgery
  • Sacrum / surgery*
  • Spinal Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Spinal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Surgical Mesh*