title: Early recognition and successful management of pelvic cellulitis following hemorrhoidal banding.
abstract: Reports have focused attention on a rare but potentially serious complication following rubber band ligation of internal hemorrhoids: pelvic cellulitis with progression to shock and death. This report documents the successful treatment of pelvic cellulitis. The timely use of broad-spectrum antibiotics at an early stage is critical. Emphasis is placed on early recognition and treatment of this potentially fatal complication.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006484:Hemorrhoids / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010388:Pelvis; D011183:Postoperative Complications