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