Complications of Anal Sphincter Reconstruction and Graciloplasty

Melega, Enrico

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Enrico Melega⁸

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Wound infection, ranging from 6% to 35%, is the most common reported complication that may cause suture dehiscence and influence the long-term outcome [1]. As previously said, temporary colostomy does not prevent infections; otherwise, colostomy can be required to control the anal infection.

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Department of Urology, University of Verona, Borgo Trento Hospital, Verona, Italy
Salvatore Siracusano
Department of Surgery, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
Giuseppe Dodi
Urology Department, Ospedale Cannizzaro Urology Department, Catania, Italy
Michele Pennisi
Urology Department, San Raffaele Hospital, Milano, Italy
Christian Gozzi
Department of Medico-Surgical Science and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Latina, Italy
Antonio Luigi Pastore
Department of Urology, University of Verona, Borgo Trento Hospital, Verona, Italy
Maria Angela Cerruto

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Melega, E. (2020). Complications of Anal Sphincter Reconstruction and Graciloplasty. In: Siracusano, S., Dodi, G., Pennisi, M., Gozzi, C., Pastore, A., Cerruto, M. (eds) Complications of Surgery for Male Urinary and Fecal Incontinence. Urodynamics, Neurourology and Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98264-9_12

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98264-9_12
Published: 22 June 2020
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