Severe Hemoperitoneum after Patient Self-Induced Fecal Evacuation
Joint Authors
Stano, R.
Gennari, S.
Santini, S.
De Troia, A.
Vasquez, G.
Gianesini, S.
Lanzara, S.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-08-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
An increasing incidence of rectal injuries following patient self-induced harmful acts, aimed to sexual or laxatives porpouses, is a fact reported in literature (El-Ashaal et al., 2008).
We herein report a case of severe hemoperitoneum related to a middle and upper rectal third seromuscolar tear caused by a self-induced fecal evacuation by means of an arrow with a covered cork tip.
An urgent intestinal diversion by means of a Hartmann's operation was performed.
The clinical case is presented in relation to the literature debate, regarding the issue of primary repair or resection and anastomosis versus fecal diversion for penetrating rectal injuries (Fabian, 2002; Cleary et al., 2006; Office of the Surgeon General, 1943; Busic et al., 2002).
In conclusion, the importance of avoiding an anastomotic breakdown in a patient undergoing a hemorrhagic shock is highlighted.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gianesini, S.& Lanzara, S.& Stano, R.& Santini, S.& De Troia, A.& Gennari, S.…[et al.]. 2011. Severe Hemoperitoneum after Patient Self-Induced Fecal Evacuation. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gianesini, S.…[et al.]. Severe Hemoperitoneum after Patient Self-Induced Fecal Evacuation. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Gianesini, S.& Lanzara, S.& Stano, R.& Santini, S.& De Troia, A.& Gennari, S.…[et al.]. Severe Hemoperitoneum after Patient Self-Induced Fecal Evacuation. Case Reports in Medicine. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-462666
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-462666