How to do a uterine flap as a novel way to repair recurrent obstructed obturator hernia in an elderly female patient

ANZ J Surg. 2020 Jan;90(1-2):152-153. doi: 10.1111/ans.15614. Epub 2019 Dec 19.

Authors

Tom J De Greve^{1

2}, Peita M Webb¹, Peter J Yuide¹, Geoff K Muduioa¹

Affiliations

¹ Department of Surgery, Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
² Queensland Centre for Gynaecological Cancer, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

PMID: 31858679
DOI: 10.1111/ans.15614

Abstract

Here, we present a novel surgical technique to repair an obturator hernia with a uterine flap. The description is both written and in video format.

© 2019 Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

MeSH terms

Aged
Female
Hernia, Obturator / surgery*
Humans
Recurrence
Surgical Flaps*
Surgical Procedures, Operative / methods
Uterus / surgery