Ann Coloproctol.  2013 Dec;29(6):256-258. 10.3393/ac.2013.29.6.256.

Pneumoretroperitoneum After Procedure for Prolapsed Hemorrhoid

• Park YJ

• KMID: 2046896
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2013.29.6.256

Abstract

Procedure for prolapsed hemorrhoid (PPH) is well recognized alternative to the traditional hemorrhoidectomy, and is associated with reduced pain and earlier return to normal activity. Over the past decade, there have been reports of severe life-threatening complications after a PPH, although the incidence is very low. Rectal perforation due to staple-line dehiscence is one of the serious complications that can cause severe pelvic sepsis or a pneumoretroperitoneum. Here, the first Korean case of a pneumoretroperitoneum due to staple-line dehiscence is described.

Keyword

Hemorrhoid; Pneumoretroperitoneum; Prolapsed hemorrhoid

MeSH Terms

Hemorrhoidectomy
Hemorrhoids*
Incidence
Retropneumoperitoneum*
Sepsis