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ABSTRACT: Background
Stapled haemorrhoidopexy (SH) has resulted in a unique collection of procedural complications with postoperative mucocele a particularly rare example. This study is designed to comprehensively describe the characteristics of rectal mucocele and discuss its pathogenesis following SH surgery.Methods
A database of patients presenting with a rectal mucocele following an SH procedure was established and studied retrospectively.Results
Seven patients (5 males; median age 32 years, range 20-75 years) were identified. All patients complained of variable anal discomfort with 5/7 presenting with inconstant anal pain, 2 with de novo evacuatory difficulty. These cases appeared at a median time of 6 months (range 2-84 months) after SH surgery.Conclusion
Rectal Mucocele develops when mucosal fragments become embedded and isolated under the mucosa. It is a preventable complication of SH surgery by ensuring correct purse string placement prior to stapled haemorrhoid excision.
SUBMITTER: Wan XY
PROVIDER: S-EPMC9341070 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
BMC surgery 20220801 1
<h4>Background</h4>Stapled haemorrhoidopexy (SH) has resulted in a unique collection of procedural complications with postoperative mucocele a particularly rare example. This study is designed to comprehensively describe the characteristics of rectal mucocele and discuss its pathogenesis following SH surgery.<h4>Methods</h4>A database of patients presenting with a rectal mucocele following an SH procedure was established and studied retrospectively.<h4>Results</h4>Seven patients (5 males; median ...[more]