title: Voluntary self-amputation of the colon.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Dipartimento di Chirurgia Generale, Clinica Chirurgica, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia.
authors.forename: Aldo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rossi
authors.forename: Beniamino
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Palmieri
authors.forename: Marzio
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Malagoli
authors.forename: Nicola
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sforza
authors.forename: Marco
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Giacometti
authors.forename: Stefania
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Capone
mesh_terms: 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