Radiological recanalization of an occluded anterior resection anastomosis.
We present a case of occluded colorectal anastomosis following surgery for rectal tumor. Contrast enema and antegrade ileography confirmed occlusion by a thin membrane. This was thought amenable to needle puncture and placement of a temporary stent under fluoroscopy guidance, avoiding surgery and its associated morbidity. This provides a minimally invasive alternative to surgery and has only been reported once before.
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Department of Radiology, Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull, HU3 2JZ, United Kingdom. ayesha73uk@yahoo.co.uk
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D000368:Aged; D001003:Anal Canal / Q000601:surgery; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000295:instrumentation; D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D015607:Stents