Abcès hépatique à Streptococcus intermedius compliquant une hémorroïdectomie

Mohammedi, I.; Duperret, S.; Faysse, E.; Vedrinne, J. M.; Motin, J

doi:10.1016/s0750-7658(96)89480-9

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“…Liver abscesses associated with the treatment of hemorrhoids were first described related to hemorrhoidectomy[ 43 , 44 ] and sclerotherapy[ 45 ]. To our knowledge, there are six case reports of liver abscesses due to RBL of hemorrhoids[ 20 , 46 - 50 ].…”

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Rubber band ligation of hemorrhoids: A guide for complications

Albuquerque

2016

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Rubber band ligation is one of the most important, cost-effective and commonly used treatments for internal hemorrhoids. Different technical approaches were developed mainly to improve efficacy and safety. The technique can be employed using an endoscope with forward-view or retroflexion or without an endoscope, using a suction elastic band ligator or a forceps ligator. Single or multiple ligations can be performed in a single session. Local anaesthetic after ligation can also be used to reduce the post-procedure pain. Mild bleeding, pain, vaso-vagal symptoms, slippage of bands, priapism, difficulty in urination, anal fissure, and chronic longitudinal ulcers are normally considered minor complications, more frequently encountered. Massive bleeding, thrombosed hemorrhoids, severe pain, urinary retention needing catheterization, pelvic sepsis and death are uncommon major complications. Mild pain after rubber band ligation is the most common complication with a high frequency in some studies. Secondary bleeding normally occurs 10 to 14 d after banding and patients taking anti-platelet and/or anti-coagulant medication have a higher risk, with some reports of massive life-threatening haemorrhage. Several infectious complications have also been reported including pelvic sepsis, Fournier’s gangrene, liver abscesses, tetanus and bacterial endocarditis. To date, seven deaths due to these infectious complications were described. Early recognition and immediate treatment of complications are fundamental for a favourable prognosis.

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