Ultra-Low Anterior Resection with Coloanal Anastomosis for Recurrent Rectal Prolapse in a Young Woman with Colitis Cystica Profunda
- Resource Type
- Academic Journal
- Authors
- Lord, A; Hompes, R; Arnold, S; Venkatasubramaniam, A
- Source
- Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Mar 01, 2015 97(2):e32-e33
- Subject
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 0035-8843
This case demonstrates the successful treatment of a young female patient with colitis cystica profunda causing rectal prolapse, after primary treatment with a Delorme procedure had failed. An ultra-low anterior resection with a temporary defunctioning ileostomy was carried out with good postoperative results. This case illustrates the possibility of carrying out sphincter preserving surgery rather than an abdominoperineal resection in the treatment of this condition, which may be preferable for patients.