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PubMed1991

Sepsis after Ivalon sponge rectopexy: an unusual case.

A case with an unusual presentation of sepsis after Ivalon sponge rectopexy is reported. A strong index of suspicion is important for correct diagnosis. Early removal of infected sponge allows quick resolution of the sepsis without recurrent prolapse.

Abscess↗
PubMed1979

Sacrofixation with Marlex mesh in massive prolapse of the rectum.

Rectal fixation to the sacrum is considered the most rational operation in the surgical treatment of massive or complete prolapse of the rectum, since it eliminates the anatomic defect which is fundamental in the pathogenesis of this disease. Many techniques have been used to join the posterior wall of the rectum to the sacrum, ranging from the use of simple sutures with nonabsorbable material to prosthetic materials, such as Teflon sheets or Ivalon, polyvinyl, sponges which are placed around the rectum and attached to the sacrum. A variant consists of using Marlex mesh instead of Teflon. In an experience with 24 patients, only one patient died postoperatively. In a follow-up period of ten years, no recurrences have been observed in any of the remaining patients.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2005

Radiographic findings of post-operative double stapled trans anal rectal resection (STARR) in patient with obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS).

Longo's procedure of double stapled trans anal rectal resection (STARR) has been evocated as surgical treatment of the obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) in patients with rectal mucosal prolapse. The aim of this study was to investigate the post-interventional findings of this technique, to help radiologist in knowledge of the changed morphology of the rectal lumen, also in attempt to recognize some potential related complications.

Adult↗
PubMed1977

Internal sphincter and the nature of haemorrhoids.

Internal anal sphincter activity has been studied in 84 patients with haemorrhoids and 40 asymptomatic subjects. Activity was estimated by measuring maximum resting anal pressure with a water filled anal balloon probe 7 mm in diameter connected to a strain gauge pressure transducer. There was greater activity of the internal sphincter in patients with haemorrhoids than in controls, but there was no significant relationship between sphincter activity and duration of symptoms, predominant symptom (bleeding or prolapse), severity of symptoms, history of pain, history of straining at stool, or size of haemorrhoids. Straining at stool occurred significantly more often in patients whose main complaint was prolapse than in those whose main complaint was bleeding. Anal dilatation reduced sphincter activity and the best clinical results were obtained in those with the most active sphincter. An internal sphincter abnormality may be an aetiological factor in some patients but there must be other factors as well. Straining at stool may determine whether bleeding or prolapse is the predominant symptom.

Adult↗