Necrotizing pelvic infection after rectal resection. A rare indication of endoscopic vacuum-assisted closure therapy. A case report

ConclusionNecrotizing pelvic infection after a leak of the colorectal anastomosis is a very rare complication with high morbidity and mortality. Endoscopic vacuum-assisted closure therapy should be implemented in the multimodal therapeutic strategy in case of major leaks, affecting up to 270° of the anastomotic circumference.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - Category: Surgery Source Type: research