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Necrotizing fascitis after injection sclerotherapy for hemorrhoids: report of a case
1Department of General Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
|May 1, 1999
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.