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Case Reports
. 1985 Dec;28(12):945-7.
doi: 10.1007/BF02554313.

Primary sphincter repair in anorectal trauma

J F Critchlow, M J Houlihan, C C Landolt, M E Weinstein
Case Reports

Primary sphincter repair in anorectal trauma

J F Critchlow et al. Dis Colon Rectum. 1985 Dec.

Abstract

Two patients who sustained severe anorectal trauma from "fist fornication" were treated by irrigation, colostomy, drainage, antibiotics, and primary repair of the rectum and anal sphincters without complications. Both had complete return of continence. Primary sphincter repair is advocated for these and similar anorectal injuries.

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