Iatrogenic Rectal Diverticulum After Stapled Transanal Rectal Resection

Abstract

Iatrogenic rectal diverticulum is an unexpected complication after stapled transanal rectal resection. We herein report a case of a female patient presented with severe recurrence of obstructed defecation after the surgery for obstructed defecation syndrome. Notably, an isolated rectal wall diverticulum with impacted fecalith was confirmed at 34-months follow-up. The patient experienced progressive improvement after operative reintervention. Therefore, risk of rectal diverticulum following the procedure should not be underestimated.




J Med Cases. 2012;3(5):312-314
doi: https://doi.org/10.4021/jmc695w