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Area of Science:

  • Trauma surgery
  • Colorectal surgery
  • Surgical outcomes

Background:

  • Traumatic rectal lesions, from blunt or penetrating injuries, present significant morbidity and mortality risks.
  • Management strategies for intra- and extraperitoneal rectal lesions are debated, with varying levels of evidence.
  • Accurate diagnosis and timely intervention are critical for improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current literature on the diagnosis and treatment of intra- and extraperitoneal rectal lesions.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for managing traumatic rectal injuries.
  • To clarify the optimal surgical approach for different types of rectal trauma.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for traumatic rectal lesions.
  • Analysis of studies focusing on intraperitoneal and extraperitoneal rectal injuries.
  • Evaluation of evidence quality for different treatment modalities.

Main Results:

  • Consensus exists for primary repair of intraperitoneal rectal lesions.
  • Treatment of extraperitoneal rectal lesions remains controversial, often with low-level evidence.
  • Colostomy is suggested as a potential treatment for extraperitoneal rectal lesions.

Conclusions:

  • Intraperitoneal rectal lesions are effectively treated with primary repair.
  • Management of extraperitoneal rectal lesions requires further investigation, but colostomy is a recommended approach.
  • Standardized treatment protocols for traumatic rectal injuries are needed to reduce morbidity and mortality.