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

Roberto Grassi; Stefania Romano; Osvaldo Micera; Claudio Fioroni; Brigitta Boller

doi:10.1016/j.ejrad.2004.12.012

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

Eur J Radiol. 2005 Mar;53(3):410-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2004.12.012.

Authors

Roberto Grassi¹, Stefania Romano, Osvaldo Micera, Claudio Fioroni, Brigitta Boller

Affiliation

¹ Institute of Radiology, Second University of Naples, Piazza Miraglia, 80138 Naples, Italy. Roberto.Grassi@Unina2.it

PMID: 15741014
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2004.12.012

Abstract

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.

MeSH terms

Adult
Constipation / surgery*
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging*
Radiography
Rectal Diseases / surgery*
Rectocele / surgery
Rectum / surgery
Surgical Stapling / methods*
Syndrome
Treatment Outcome