Gluteus maximus flap for persistent fecal fistula following rectal resection via the posterior approach

An alternative technique for the treatment of persistent anastomotic leak following resection of the rectum via combined celiotomy and posterior approach is described. Lower aspect of the gluteus muscle is advanced and sutured to cover the anastomotic gap.

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Published inDiseases of the colon & rectum Vol. 41; no. 1; pp. 115 - 117
Main Authors YALTI, T, KRAND, O, TITIZ, M. I
Format Conference Proceeding Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Secaucus, NJ Springer 1998
Subjects
Anastomosis, Surgical - adverse effects
Biological and medical sciences
Buttocks - surgery
Colorectal Surgery - methods
Humans
Medical sciences
Rectal Fistula - etiology
Rectal Fistula - surgery
Stomach, duodenum, intestine, rectum, anus
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Surgery of the digestive system
Human
Rectal disease
Surgical resection
Anorectal
Fistula
Plasty
Treatment
Surgery
Rectum
Digestive diseases
Intestinal disease
Complication
Gluteus maximus muscle
Technique
Anorectal disease
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Summary:An alternative technique for the treatment of persistent anastomotic leak following resection of the rectum via combined celiotomy and posterior approach is described. Lower aspect of the gluteus muscle is advanced and sutured to cover the anastomotic gap.
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ISSN:0012-3706
1530-0358
DOI:10.1007/BF02236906