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'Spontaneous ileorectostomy' complicating a leaking Hartmann's pouch. A case report
Abstract:
Leakage from the closed rectal stump following Hartmann's procedure appears to be more common than previously suspected. A case of a leaking Hartmann's pouch further complicated by an ileorectal communication is reported. Non-operative attempts to seal this 'spontaneous ileorectostomy' failed.