Abstract

Perforation or disruption of a Hartmann pouch is an unusual surgical complication. When it does occur, it is usually an early complication. In this article, we report a perforation of a Hartmann pouch which happened 4-months after the Hartmann procedure was done. It was the result of distal obstruction.

Recommended Citation

James McClenathan (2008) "Late Perforation of Hartmann's Pouch: An Avoidable Complication," World Journal of Colorectal Surgery: Vol. 1 : Iss. 1, Article 17.
Available at: http://services.bepress.com/wjcs/vol1/iss1/art17