Formalin instillation for control of rectal hemorrhage in advanced pelvic malignancy: report of two cases.
OBJECTIVE
This article describes the use of intrarectal formalin to treat intractable rectal bleeding from pelvic malignancy.


METHODS
Case reports of two patients with intractable rectal bleeding from pelvic malignancy are described.


RESULTS
In both cases, treatment with intrarectal formalin stopped the rectal bleeding.


CONCLUSIONS
Formalin instillation into the rectum is an invaluable technique when one is faced with rectal hemorrhage from inoperable pelvic tumors.
Kelly
S R
SR
Department of Coloproctology, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, United Kingdom.
Nugent
K P
KP
D000285:Administration, Rectal; D000368:Aged; D004202:Disinfectants / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005557:Formaldehyde / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007322:Instillation, Drug; D008297:Male; D010386:Pelvic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology*
D004202:Disinfectants; D005557:Formaldehyde