Coloanal sleeve anastomosis in the treatment of diffuse cavernous haemangioma of the rectum: long-term results

Diffuse cavernous haemangioma of the rectum is an unusual lesion. In 1971 Parks and co-workers described resection and coloanal sleeve anastomosis as an alternative operation in the treatment of this rare malformation. The clinical presentation, diagnosis and long-term results of patients with this...

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Published inBritish journal of surgery Vol. 81; no. 8; p. 1235
Main Authors Londono-Schimmer, E E, Ritchie, J K, Hawley, P R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.08.1994
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Age of Onset
Anal Canal - surgery
Anastomosis, Surgical - methods
Blood Loss, Surgical
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Hemangioma, Cavernous - surgery
Humans
Male
Postoperative Complications
Rectal Neoplasms - surgery
Rectum - surgery
Risk Factors
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Diffuse cavernous haemangioma of the rectum is an unusual lesion. In 1971 Parks and co-workers described resection and coloanal sleeve anastomosis as an alternative operation in the treatment of this rare malformation. The clinical presentation, diagnosis and long-term results of patients with this condition managed by such a surgical technique are described. Resection and coloanal sleeve anastomosis offers major advantages such as a lower risk of intraoperative bleeding, no risk of damaging the pelvic nerves, sparing of continence and avoidance of a permanent colostomy. It should therefore be considered the treatment of choice for this uncommon condition.
ISSN:0007-1323
DOI:10.1002/bjs.1800810854