Abstract:Recurrence of lower rectal carcinoma on perineal pseudo-continent colostomy is rarely reported in the literature. It presents a real challenge for the physician. The aim of this case report was to document an exceptional recurrence and how to manage it. A 56-year-old man presented with stage II adenocarcinoma of the lower rectum. He received concomitant chemoradiation followed by abdominoperineal resection with perineal pseudo-continent colostomy. Three years later, he developed a local recurrence of his prior… Show more
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