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[Phantom rectum after Miles' operation].

M Saviano1, M Tedeschi, A Carriero

  • 1Dipartimento di Chirurgia, Università degli Studi, Modena.

Minerva Chirurgica
|April 22, 1999
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Phantom rectum, a post-abdominoperineal resection phenomenon, affects over 32% of patients. Early detection and management are crucial, as painful symptoms can indicate recurrent cancer.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Oncology
  • Psychology

Context:

  • Phantom rectum is a poorly understood phenomenon occurring after abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer.
  • It affects 32.1% of patients, with 27% experiencing pain.
  • Potential causes include abnormal cortical/thalamic reactivity and psychodynamic adaptation to body changes (e.g., colostomy).

Purpose:

  • To investigate the incidence, characteristics, and clinical significance of phantom rectum.
  • To explore the underlying mechanisms and management strategies.
  • To assess the diagnostic value of phantom rectum in detecting cancer recurrence.

Summary:

  • A study of 724 patients found phantom rectum in 32.1% after abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer.
  • Painful phantom rectum, especially late-onset, can be an early indicator of neoplastic recurrence.

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  • Pelvic CT identified recurrent cancer in 12.8% of phantom rectum cases, often appearing after a disease-free interval.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the importance of recognizing phantom rectum for patient care.
    • Emphasizes the need for adequate psychotherapeutic support and colostomy management education.
    • Underscores the diagnostic potential of phantom rectum for early cancer recurrence detection, enabling timely intervention.