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Acute rectal obstruction after PPH stapled haemorrhoidectomy
Author(s) -
Cipriani S.,
Pescatori M.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
colorectal disease
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.029
H-Index - 89
eISSN - 1463-1318
pISSN - 1462-8910
DOI - 10.1046/j.1463-1318.2002.00409.x
Subject(s) - medicine , complication , surgery , fibrous joint , lumen (anatomy)
An unusual case of acute intestinal obstruction following a PPH stapled haemorrhoidectomy is reported: the complication was due to an almost complete interruption of the rectal lumen tightened by a purse‐string suture anchored by staples. The stricture was dilated and the suture released thus restoring intestinal continuity. Surgeons should be aware that such troublesome complication may occur and can be treated successfully by a transanal approach.