A Case of Supralevator Abscess Due to Rectal Ulcer Perforation Probably Injured by Glycerin Enema

A case of supralevator abscess due to perforation of the rectum probably caused by a glycerin enema instrument is reported. A 90-year-old female was admitted to the hospital because of abdominal pain, high fever and shock. The diagnosis was a rectal perforation and perirectal abscess by pelvic CT an...

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Published inNippon Daicho Komonbyo Gakkai Zasshi Vol. 55; no. 4; pp. 184 - 188
Main Authors Tsukioka, Y., Oyama, K., Koyasaki, N., Nishimura, G.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published The Japan Society of Coloproctology 2002
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Summary:A case of supralevator abscess due to perforation of the rectum probably caused by a glycerin enema instrument is reported. A 90-year-old female was admitted to the hospital because of abdominal pain, high fever and shock. The diagnosis was a rectal perforation and perirectal abscess by pelvic CT and colonoscopy. She underwent an emergency operation for colostomy and antibiotic therapy. However, three days after, the intrapelvic abscess was aggravated. Therefore, drainage was performed through rectal ulcer with 22 French drainage tube. One month later, the abscess was not found.
ISSN:0047-1801
1882-9619
DOI:10.3862/jcoloproctology.55.184