Acute rectal ischaemia following emergency abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery.
We present a case of isolated rectal ischaemia, a rare complication after emergency surgery for a ruptured abdominal aneurysm. We discuss the possible aetiology of this condition and how this rare condition may be missed unless care is taken at the time of reoperation.
Doncaster Royal Infirmary , Armthorpe Road , Doncaster , UK.
Frances R
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Mosley
Doncaster Royal Infirmary , Armthorpe Road , Doncaster , UK.
Sobia
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Akhtar
Doncaster Royal Infirmary , Armthorpe Road , Doncaster , UK.
Rina
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George
Doncaster Royal Infirmary , Armthorpe Road , Doncaster , UK.
Woolagasen R
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Pillay