Acute rectal ischaemia following emergency abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery

Acute rectal ischaemia following emergency abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery

We present a case of isolated rectal ischaemia, a rare complication after emergency surgery for a ruptured abdominal aneurysm. We discuss the possible aetiology of this condition and how this rare condition may be missed unless care is taken at the time of reoperation.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of surgical case reports 2016-10, Vol.2016 (10), p.rjw172
Hauptverfasser: Mosley, Frances R., Akhtar, Sobia, George, Rina, Pillay, Woolagasen R.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:We present a case of isolated rectal ischaemia, a rare complication after emergency surgery for a ruptured abdominal aneurysm. We discuss the possible aetiology of this condition and how this rare condition may be missed unless care is taken at the time of reoperation.
ISSN:2042-8812
2042-8812
DOI:10.1093/jscr/rjw172