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[Intestinal recanalization 16 years after Hartmann's operation]
G Sturniolo1, P Versace, A Tonante
1Istituto di discipline chirurgiche generali e speciali, Università degli studi di Messina.
Annali Italiani Di Chirurgia
|July 1, 1992
Summary
Surgical intestinal recanalization is feasible 16 years after a Hartmann
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and surgical procedures
- Colorectal surgery outcomes
Background:
- Hartmann's procedure involves creating a colostomy and resecting the rectosigmoid.
- Reversal of Hartmann's procedure aims to restore bowel continuity.
Observation:
- A case of successful surgical intestinal recanalization 16 years post-Hartmann's intervention is presented.
- The procedure involved overcoming challenges related to the availability of the rectal stump.
Findings:
- Despite a long interval since the initial surgery, the rectal stump and sphincter apparatus retained significant functional capacity.
- Effective sensitive-motor restoration was observed, indicating the potential for successful recanalization even after extended periods.
Implications:
- This case demonstrates the possibility of successful intestinal recanalization long after Hartmann's procedure.
- It highlights the resilience and restorative potential of the rectal stump and sphincter function.