Sigmoid volvulus: is it a possible complication after stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR)?

G Resta; L Scagliarini; M Bandi; L Vedana; A Marzetti; G Ferrocci; M Santini; G Anania; G Cavallesco; M Baccarini

doi:10.11138/gchir/2013.34.7.224

Sigmoid volvulus: is it a possible complication after stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR)?

G Chir. 2013 Jul-Aug;34(7-8):224-6. doi: 10.11138/gchir/2013.34.7.224.

Authors

G Resta, L Scagliarini, M Bandi, L Vedana, A Marzetti, G Ferrocci, M Santini, G Anania, G Cavallesco, M Baccarini

Abstract

We report a case of sigmoid volvulus post-stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR) for obstructed defecation. The patient, a 68-yearold woman with chronic constipation and dolichosigma, two days post-STARR presented severe abdominal pain. CT revealed sigmoid ischemia. The patient underwent resection of the sigmoid colon with end colostomy (Hartmann's procedure). Can STARR procedure produce a serious complication as sigmoid volvulus in patient with dolichosigma and obstructed defecation syndrome?

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

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Digestive System Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
Female
Humans
Intestinal Volvulus / etiology*
Rectum / surgery*
Sigmoid Diseases / etiology*
Surgical Stapling / adverse effects*