Perineal trauma with anal avulsion: case report

Clin Ter. 2020 Jan-Feb;170(1):e1-e6. doi: 10.7417/CT.2020.2180.

Abstract

Anorectal avulsion is an exceptional rectal trauma. In this kind of lesions, the anus and the sphincter no longer join the perineum and are pulled upward. We present a case of 34-years-old patient who was admitted because of a pelvic-perineal trauma, presenting a partial anorectal avulsion, exposed femoral fracture with thigh's lacerated-contused wound. Our treatment included primary plastic of the internal anal sphincter with replanting of the rectum on the anal canal and a diverting loop sigmoid colostomy (SCS), so as to prevent sepsis. Closure of the protective SCS was performed four months after the trauma.

Keywords: Anorectal avulsion; Fecal incontinence evaluation; Perineal trauma; Primary treatment; Sigmoid colostomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anal Canal / injuries*
  • Anal Canal / surgery*
  • Anorectal Malformations / diagnosis
  • Anorectal Malformations / surgery*
  • Colostomy / methods
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Perineum / physiopathology*
  • Rectum / injuries*
  • Rectum / surgery*
  • Rome
  • Sigmoid Diseases / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome