Necrotizing fascitis after injection sclerotherapy for hemorrhoids: report of a case

Dis Colon Rectum. 1999 Mar;42(3):419-20. doi: 10.1007/BF02236363.

Abstract

A case report of a patient who underwent submucosal injection sclerotherapy for hemorrhoids is presented. Subsequently developed necrotizing fascitis of the anorectum, perianal region, and scrotum necessitated emergency debridement and defunctioning colostomy. Postoperatively, the patient developed septicemia and renal failure requiring an extended hospital stay. Restoration of bowel continuity was done after three months. A brief review of known complications of this technique was made. It would appear that necrotizing fascitis can be added to this list.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Fasciitis, Necrotizing / etiology*
  • Hemorrhoids / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intralesional
  • Male
  • Phenol / administration & dosage
  • Phenol / therapeutic use
  • Sclerosing Solutions / administration & dosage
  • Sclerosing Solutions / therapeutic use
  • Sclerotherapy / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Sclerosing Solutions
  • Phenol