Diagnosis and Management of Rectosigmoid Perforations

Abstract

Rectosigmoid colon, starting from the descending colon to the anus, having the peritoneal and retroperitoneal parts, is provided through the superior mesenteric artery and the inferior mesenteric artery. Many etiological reasons may be responsible for the perforation of the rectosigmoid colon, which may be usually perforated due to causes of iatrogenic and traumatic origins. The rectosigmoid perforations, which can be diagnosed preoperatively through examination, laboratory, and radiological examinations , may not be detected even in the intraoperative period sometimes. In its treatment , applications, such as conservative approaches, endoclip, laparoscopy, and open surgery, can be performed.