Formalin instillation for control of rectal hemorrhage in advanced pelvic malignancy: report of two cases

Dis Colon Rectum. 2002 Jan;45(1):121-2. doi: 10.1007/s10350-004-6125-0.

Abstract

Purpose: This article describes the use of intrarectal formalin to treat intractable rectal bleeding from pelvic malignancy.

Methods: Case reports of two patients with intractable rectal bleeding from pelvic malignancy are described.

Results: In both cases, treatment with intrarectal formalin stopped the rectal bleeding.

Conclusion: Formalin instillation into the rectum is an invaluable technique when one is faced with rectal hemorrhage from inoperable pelvic tumors.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Rectal
  • Aged
  • Disinfectants / administration & dosage*
  • Disinfectants / therapeutic use
  • Formaldehyde / administration & dosage*
  • Formaldehyde / therapeutic use
  • Hemorrhage / drug therapy*
  • Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Instillation, Drug
  • Male
  • Pelvic Neoplasms / complications*
  • Rectal Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Rectal Diseases / etiology*

Substances

  • Disinfectants
  • Formaldehyde