[Rectal perforation and faecal peritonitis after stapled operation for grade IV haemorrhoids].
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.
Beuke
Anna-Christina
AC
Odense Universitetshospital, Kirurgisk Afdeling A, Odense C.
Pedersen
Mark Ellebaek
ME
Qvist
Niels
N
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*