Spontaneous Rectal Perforation: A Rare Occurrence

Mahesh Gupta; Subhash Goyal; Rekha Goyal; Sourav Sharma

Author(s)

Mahesh Gupta Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, M.M. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research,Mullana, Haryana,India

Subhash Goyal Professor and Head of Department, Department of Surgery, M.M. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research,Mullana, Haryana,India

Rekha Goyal Professor and Head of Department, Department of Radiodiagnosis, M.M. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research,Mullana, Haryana,India

Sourav Sharma Postgraduate Student, Department of Radiodiagnosis, M.M. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research,Mullana, Haryana,India

Abstract

Spontaneous perforation of the colon or rectum is a rare cause of acute abdomen in surgery. The presentation of this entity is similar to any other cause of peritonitis and preoperatively remains a diagnostic dilemma. We report a case of a 56-year-old man who presented with spontaneous rectal perforation and an emergency laparotomy was performed. Surgeons should be aware of the possibility of this fatal disease and despite its rare incidence, it is important to recognize this condition at an early stage because it has high mortality if not treated early. Conversely, the surgical outcome is satisfactory provided surgery is performed in due time.

Publication Details

Page(s) 49-51

DOI DOI not available

Published Journal: Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences, Volume: 4, Issue: 1, Year: 2014

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Keywords

Peritonitis, Rectal Perforation, Spontaneous

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