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Hemoperitoneum: a rare complication of hemorrhoid treatment

Authors :
Fabio Gaj
Jacopo Andreuccetti
M. R. Dassatti
P Crispino
Paolo Negro
Source :
Techniques in Coloproctology. 18:399-401
Publication Year :
2012
Publisher :
Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2012.

Abstract

Pile suturing has always been used by surgeons to treat hemorrhoidal disease. We report a case of hemoperitoneum complicating a pile suture. Ultrasonography and computed tomography scan indicated the need for an emergency laparoscopic procedure and conservative management. As other authors have pointed out, we do not know how to prevent this type of complication. This case suggests the possibility of life-threatening complications following treatment procedures for hemorrhoids and underlines the importance of conservative treatment when this is possible.

Details

ISSN :
1128045X and 11236337
Volume :
18
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Techniques in Coloproctology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....fbaaa364e58b8ce7496872a9054b7e82
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-012-0849-y