title: Sepsis after Ivalon sponge rectopexy: an unusual case.
abstract: A case with an unusual presentation of sepsis after Ivalon sponge rectopexy is reported. A strong index of suspicion is important for correct diagnosis. Early removal of infected sponge allows quick resolution of the sepsis without recurrent prolapse.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Soin
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Sikora
authors.forename: L K
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Sharma
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011145:Polyvinyls / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D011145:Polyvinyls; C026699:ivalon sponge