New technique for repair of rectal injury

Injury to the rectum is a potentially serious complication of pelvic surgery. The management of rectal injury is controversial. We present a technique of using flaps of endopelvic fascia to reinforce the repair and isolate the injury site. We have utilized this approach in 4 men undergoing retropubi...

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Published in:	Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) Vol. 42; no. 6; p. 713
Main Authors:	Brawer, M K, Defalco, A J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-12-1993
Subjects:	Humans Intraoperative Complications - surgery Male Prostatectomy Rectum - injuries Rectum - surgery Surgical Flaps - methods
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Summary:	Injury to the rectum is a potentially serious complication of pelvic surgery. The management of rectal injury is controversial. We present a technique of using flaps of endopelvic fascia to reinforce the repair and isolate the injury site. We have utilized this approach in 4 men undergoing retropubic prostatectomy without complications.
ISSN:	0090-4295
DOI:	10.1016/0090-4295(93)90541-H