[Treatment of obstructive defecation syndrome related to hedrocele. Our experience]

G Chir. 2010 Nov-Dec;31(11-12):502-6.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Hedrocele represents an unusual variant of the rare posterior perineal hernia and results from a defect in the rectogenital septum. We report two cases of obstructive defecation syndrome (ODS) related to presence of hedrocele successfully treated by laparoscopy-assisted transanal surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anal Canal / diagnostic imaging
  • Anal Canal / physiopathology
  • Anal Canal / surgery*
  • Constipation*
  • Defecation*
  • Defecography
  • Digestive System Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Middle Aged
  • Proctoscopy
  • Quality of Life
  • Recovery of Function
  • Rectal Prolapse / diagnosis
  • Rectal Prolapse / physiopathology
  • Rectal Prolapse / surgery*
  • Risk Factors
  • Syndrome
  • Treatment Outcome