Polyglycolic acid (Dexon) mesh for packing to control intra-abdominal bleeding. Case report

Profuse bleeding from parasacral veins during abdominoperineal excision of the rectum for carcinoma was controlled by packing the pelvic cavity with polyglycolic acid (Dexon) mesh. The mesh pack could be left in place without giving rise to infection or otherwise interfering with the postoperative course.