Successful Reconstruction of Recurrent Perineal Hernia After APR Using a Vertical Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous Flap: A Salvage Option for a Refractory Case
This case demonstrates that VRAM flap reconstruction can provide durable and safe repair for recurrent perineal hernia after APR. It should be considered a valuable salvage option when conventional mesh repairs fail.
Authors
- Ken Yonemitsu
- Yuki Seki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3906-3506)
- Kiyoshi Maeda
- Masatsune Shibutani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2164-7394)
- Hiroaki Kasashima (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5234-4030)
- Shintaro Ozawa
- Akihiro Tanaka
- Tatsunari Fukuoka
- Tsuyoshi Nishiyama
Institutions
- Osaka City General Hospital (JP)
- Osaka Metropolitan University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Anticancer Research
- Published
- 2025-11-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.21873/anticanres.17914
- Primary Topic
- Hernia repair and management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00