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Sigmoid volvulus: is it a possible complication after stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR)?

Authors :
Resta, Giuseppe
Scagliarini, Lucia
Bandi, Martina
Vedana, Laura
Marzetti, Alice
Ferroci, G.
Santini, Mirco
Anania, Gabriele
Cavallesco, G.
Baccarini, Marco
Source :
Il Giornale di chirurgia. 34(7-8)
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

We report a case of sigmoid volvulus post-stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR) for obstructed defecation. The patient, a 68-year-old woman with chronic constipation and dolichosigma, two days post-STARR presented severe abdominal pain. CT revealed sigmoid ischemia. The patient underwent resection of the sigmoid colon with end colostomy (Hartmann’s procedure). Can STARR procedure produce a serious complication as sigmoid volvulus in patient with dolichosigma and obstructed defecation syndrome?

Details

ISSN :
03919005
Volume :
34
Issue :
7-8
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Il Giornale di chirurgia
Accession number :
edsair.pmid.dedup....efd690f453f43a14814aeb74bbc120f9