Global audit on bowel perforations related to transanal irrigation

Conclusion Enema-induced perforation is a rare complication to transanal irrigation with Peristeen Anal Irrigation, which increases the benefit risk ratio in support of the further use of transanal irrigation. Increased risk is present during treatment initiation and in patients with prior pelvic organ surgery. Careful patient selection, patient evaluation and proper training of patients are critical to safe practice of this technique.
Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - Category: Surgery Source Type: research