Persistent perineal sinus.
Perineal sinus, the most common late complication following proctectomy, is of major morbidity to the patient; the wound can be incapacitating to the patient and refractory to ordinary treatment. Various surgical procedures are detailed.
D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010502:Perineum; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps