title: [Rectal perforation and faecal peritonitis after stapled operation for grade IV haemorrhoids].
abstract: Rectal perforation and faecal peritonitis after stapled operation for grade IV haemorrhoids is described. The complication is rare, but surgeons performing the procedure must be familiar with potential risk factors.
authors.affiliation: Odense Universitetshospital, Kirurgisk Afdeling A, Odense C.
authors.forename: Anna-Christina
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Beuke
authors.forename: Mark Ellebaek
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Pedersen
authors.forename: Niels
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Qvist
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005243:Feces; D005260:Female; D006484:Hemorrhoids / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000209:etiology*; D012007:Rectum / Q000293:injuries*; D013537:Sutures / Q000009:adverse effects*