Retrorectal herniation of the sigmoid colon: report of a case

A rare retrorectal hernia of the sigmoid colon associated with diverticulitis and a presacral abscess is reported. The anatomy of the retrorectal space is reviewed. The value of routine lateral fluoroscopy and overhead films is emphasized.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Diseases of the colon & rectum 1976-10, Vol.19 (7), p.632-635
Hauptverfasser:	Tully, T E, Klatt, F R, Feinberg, S B
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Abscess - surgery Aged Colon, Sigmoid - diagnostic imaging Colon, Sigmoid - surgery Colonic Diseases - diagnostic imaging Colostomy Diverticulum, Colon - diagnostic imaging Diverticulum, Colon - surgery Female Hernia - diagnostic imaging Herniorrhaphy Humans Intestinal Obstruction - diagnostic imaging Radiography Rectum - diagnostic imaging Retroperitoneal Space - diagnostic imaging Retroperitoneal Space - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	A rare retrorectal hernia of the sigmoid colon associated with diverticulitis and a presacral abscess is reported. The anatomy of the retrorectal space is reviewed. The value of routine lateral fluoroscopy and overhead films is emphasized.
ISSN:	0012-3706
DOI:	10.1007/BF02590983