VOLUME 32 - NUMBER 5 - 2011

Hemoperitoneum as severe and unusual complication in the stapler recto-anopexy for hemorrhoidal prolapse. Case report


  • Racalbuto A., Aliotta I., Santangelo M., Lanteri R., Foti P.V., Minutolo V., Licata A.
  • Methods, Techniques, Drugs, 272-274
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  • We report unusual but severe complication after Longo recto-anopexy for hemorrhoidal prolapse, i.e. large intramural hematoma of the rectum and subsequent hemoperitoneum. We make some assessment about the technique.

  • KEY WORDS: Hemorroidal prolapse - Stapler recto-anopexy - Hemoperitoneum.