Pelvic floor herniation after modified York-Mason approach to the rectum: report of a case.

Vorburger, S A; Von Flüe, M; Harder, F · Dis Colon Rectum · 1998

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The York-Mason approach to the rectum with resection of the coccyx provides an excellent exposure for the treatment of large villous adenomas and low-risk rectal cancers. Morbidity related to this operation primarily arises as local infection (septic pelvis, fistulation), chronic coccygeal pain, and fecal incontinence. This is the first report to describe a pelvic floor herniation two years after a York-Mason approach to the rectum.

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