Abstract
Complications of the superficial gluteal muscle transposition for repair of perineal hernia in 9 dogs were evaluated. The noticeable complications were rectal prolapse at recovery (2 dogs), wound infection and swelling (1 dog), hematoma of the thigh (1 dog), and recurrence (1 dog) . Sciatic paralysis and fecal incontinence after operations were not observed. However, those complications can be easily prevented by suture techniques and suitable managements before and after surgery. Thus it is suggested that the gluteal muscle transposition is a valuable technique for repair of perineal hernia.
