Stercoral perforation proximal to the stapled anastomosis after low anterior resection with an intraluminal device

J B van Praagh, I S Bakker, K Havenga

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Abstract

Stercoral perforation of the colon is a rare phenomenon and a potential life-threatening condition requiring acute intervention. A little more than 200 cases have been described to date. The mechanism is not completely understood. In this short communication, we present three patients with a colon perforation proximal to the anastomosis, similar to a stercoral perforation, following colorectal cancer resection with application of an intraluminal device, the C-seal.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)87-90
Number of pages4
JournalInternational Journal of Colorectal Disease
Volume33
Issue number1
Early online date2017
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan-2018

Keywords

  • Perforation
  • C-seal
  • Dysmotility
  • Intraluminal device
  • COLON
  • CANCER
  • CONSTIPATION
  • DENERVATION

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