Pneumoperitoneum, retropneumoperitoneum and pneumomediastinum after stapled hemorrhoidopexy

There are several surgical techniques for the treatment of hemorrhoidal disease, most used currently being stapled hemorrhoidopexy. Complications this procedure rare, although they may occur. The aim study is to report clinical case a patient with severe complication rectal perforation after A 44-year-old man who presented anal pain in his postoperative period hemorrhoid urgent computed tomography evidencing pneumoperitoneum, retropneumo-peritoneum and pneumomediastinum. Rectal specific surgery using stapler. One serious consequences whose air leaked through rupture wall can reach mediastinum, causing These complications be avoided by taking care triggering stapler device, addition post-surgical evaluation, such as exploration before discharge.