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. 2025 Jul 14;2025(7):rjaf501.
doi: 10.1093/jscr/rjaf501. eCollection 2025 Jul.

Secondary rectal perforation following procedure for prolapsed hemorrhoids: a case report

Liman Zhang  1 , Jie Yang  1 , Qiang Wang  1 , Hao Jiao  1 , Lili Wang  1 , Lifang Wang  1 , Meizhen Liu  1
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Secondary rectal perforation following procedure for prolapsed hemorrhoids: a case report

Liman Zhang et al. J Surg Case Rep. .

Abstract

The procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids (PPH) is designed to reposition displaced anal cushions by circumferential resection of the distal rectal mucosa. PPH offers advantages over traditional excisional hemorrhoidectomy, including less postoperative pain and a shorter hospital stay. However, complications such as anastomotic dehiscence and rectal perforation may occur and require prompt management. This case report presents a patient who developed rectal perforation following PPH, aiming to provide valuable insights for clinical practice.

Keywords: conservative management; procedure for prolapsed hemorrhoids (PPH); rectal perforation.

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Pelvic CT on postoperative Day 7.
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Pelvic CT on postoperative Day 10.
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Pelvic CT on postoperative Day 15.
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Pelvic CT on postoperative Day 21.
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Pelvic CT on postoperative Day 28.
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Pelvic CT on postoperative Day 49.
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