Rectal perforation: a life-threatening complication of stapled hemorrhoidectomy: report of a case.
Stapled hemorrhoidectomy is considered to be safe and carries advantages. We describe a patient with rectal perforation and fecal peritonitis after stapled hemorrhoidectomy. We suggest that it should be performed by experienced colorectal surgeons who are familiar with the technique and aware of possible complications.
Wong
Lap-Yuen
LY
Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Veterans General Hospital-Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
Jiang
Jeng-Kae
JK
Chang
Shih-Ching
SC
Lin
Jen-Kou
JK
D006484:Hemorrhoids / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000209:etiology; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D017792:Surgical Stapling / Q000009:adverse effects*