Perineal Hernia

Wiley eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Karen M. Swalec Tobias, Diplomate ACVS (Small Animal) Cassie Lux DVM
DOI: 10.1002/9781394242825.ch49
Cited by: 0
References: 2

Abstract

Muscular atrophy or stress from chronic straining can weaken the levator ani and coccygeal muscles of the pelvic diaphragm, resulting in herniation of the rectal wall or abdominal organs into the perineal region. Diagnosis of a perineal hernia is by digital rectal examination. Repair is usually performed with an internal obturator muscle flap, but can also be supported with a bioscaffold of porcine small intestinal submucosa or a semitendinosus muscle flap. When in a perineal position for herniorrhaphy, dogs can be castrated through a caudal incision.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Hernia repair and management Veterinary Orthopedics and Neurology

Publication details

Journal / source
Wiley eBooks
Pages
366–377
Publication date
27 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter