Voluntary self-amputation of the colon.
We describe an unusual case of self-amputation of a transanal prolapsed colorectal segment by a 48-year-old mentally impaired woman. The surgical procedure and favourable outcome are reported.
Rossi
Aldo
A
Dipartimento di Chirurgia Generale, Clinica Chirurgica, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia.
Palmieri
Beniamino
B
Malagoli
Marzio
M
Sforza
Nicola
N
Giacometti
Marco
M
Capone
Stefania
S
D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery*; D003125:Colostomy; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000517:prevention & control; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior; D016896:Treatment Outcome