Background: Postoperative mucocele is one uncommon instance of the variety of procedural problems that have been caused by Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy (SH). This study aims to discuss the pathogenesis of rectal mucocele after SH surgery and completely characterize its features.
Methods: A database of patients who underwent a SH operation and then presented with a rectal mucocele was created and retrospectively examined.
Results: There were seven patients, five of whom were men (median age, 32 years; range, 20 years-75 years). All of the patients reported varying degrees of anal discomfort, with 5/7 exhibiting intermittent anal pain and 2 exhibiting de novo evacuatory trouble. These cases first surfaced 6 months on average (range 2 months-84 months) following SH operation.
Conclusion: When mucosal pieces get stuck and isolated under the mucosa, a rectal mucocele forms. By ensuring proper purse string placement before stapled hemorrhoid excision, this SH surgical complication can be avoided.
