Pelvic sepsis after stapled hemorrhoidopexy

Autor: Remco J.A. van Wensen, Koop Bosscha, Maarten H van Leuken
Rok vydání: 2008
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Zdroj: World journal of gastroenterology. 14(38)
ISSN: 1007-9327
Popis: Stapled hemorrhoidopexy is a surgical procedure used worldwide for the treatment of grade III and IV hemorrhoids in all age groups. However, life-threatening complications occur occasionally. The following case report describes the development of pelvic sepsis after stapled hemorrhoidopexy. A literature review of techniques used to manage major septic complications after stapled hemorrhoidopexy was performed. There is no standardized treatment currently available. Stapled hemorrhoidopexy is a safe, effective and time-efficient procedure in the hands of experienced colorectal surgeons.
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