Colovaginal anastomosis: A totally unacceptable surgical error.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The low anterior rectal resection and double stapling technique are well-established surgical procedures with well-known pitfalls, potential complications, and preventive measures. Colovaginal anastomosis is a surgical error which should not occur.

Presentation of case

A 39-year old woman underwent low anterior resection with double stapling technique, for rectal carcinoma in the City Hospital. On the fifth postoperative day she noticed passage of gas and two days later passage of feces from vagina. The surgeons who performed the operation explained to her that it is a normal condition for such modern procedure that is supervised by international educator engaged by the Government. The patient lived with this condition, passage of gas and feces from the vagina a

SUBMITTER: Panovski M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4336402 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature