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Herpes simplex infections of the perianal skin and anal canal are not uncommon, as evidenced by the present series of 16 cases, but have rarely been reported in the literature of the past. They are caused by the HSV-2 virus, which is also associated with genital lesions. There is abundant evidence that anogenital herpes is a venereal disease. Anal herpes is most commonly transmitted by anal intercourse. When the infection is present inside the anal canal, especially in a primary attack, the pain can be quite dibilitating. The diagnosis can usually be made on clinical grounds by recognizing the typical vesicles or aphthous ulcers, together with inguinal lymphadenopathy. The disease is self-limiting, but may be recurrent. Asymptomatic homosexuals may represent a large reservoir of the disease, which appears to be on the increase in our society. Cytology, immunofluorescence, viral cultures and serologic tests can be used for laboratory confirmation of the diagnosis. Newer methods of treatment with vaccine containing heat-inactivated virus, and use of photoinactivation following topical application of heterotricyclic dyes, show promise.
Dis Colon Rectum 1976 Mar
PMID:Anal infections caused by herpes simplex virus. 17 17

Diverticular disease of the appendix involves about 1 per cent of all appendices removed. Considering the large number, the subject appears to have been neglected in medical literature. Since the symptomatology is similar to that of appendicits and diverticula are frequently very small, they could go unnoticed. A comparison of 30 cases of diverticular disease and 30 cases of acute appendicitis reveals a few fine differences. The patients with diverticular disease are at least a decade older, the duration of pain in these patients is longer, and the diverticula and appendix may or may not be inflamed.
Dis Colon Rectum 1977 Sep
PMID:Diverticular disease of the appendix. 40 91

Twenty-six patients were treated for hemorrhoids by a combination of cryodestruction and closed operative hemorrhoidectomy. Patients were able to draw their own conclusions about the efficacies of these treatments. They had no difficulty in distinguishing exactly which area was causing pain. The operative site was a source of greater pain until the second day after the procedure, when the pain resulting from cryodestruction equalled surgical pain; then cryodestruction associated pain continued longer. Cryodestruction was associated with production of a foul discharge. Residual hemorrhoids were present in 50 per cent of patients' cryodestruction sites. Given the choice at the one year follow-up examination, 65 per cent preferred surgical treatment and 35 per cent preferred cryodestruction.
Dis Colon Rectum
PMID:Operative hemorrhoidectomy versus cryodestruction. 42 39

A procedure for the outpatient management of acute hemorrhoidal disease is presented. Treatment, using local anesthesia with hyaluronidase, is directed to (1) relieve pain, (2) decrease edema, (3) treat appropriately the internal hemorrhoidal disease, and (4) treat the external thrombosis if present. Adequate treatment of the acute disease will, in a significant proportion of patients, avoid further surgical intervention. Eperience with results of this modality of treatment in patients is presented.
Dis Colon Rectum
PMID:The outpatient management of acute hemorrhoidal disease. 46 96

A questionnaire was sent to members of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Four hundred and forty-five (43.6%) were tabulated to establish criteria and results of surgical treatment of hemorrhoidal disease. The most frequent indication for surgery, was internal and external hemorrhoids with mucosal prolapse. Significant differences were found in time required for complete healing, frequency of wound dehiscence, frequency of postoperative stenosis, and frequency of postoperative infection. Results did not support opinions that the closed technique was associated with significantly less pain, fewer complications, shorter hospital stay or earlier resumption of work.
Dis Colon Rectum
PMID:Survey of hemorrhoidectomy practices: open versus closed techniques. 52 45

Four patients, 23--34 years old, who developed endometriomas at the site of an episiotomy 19 months to 11-years postpartum are reported. Pain, Swelling and pruritus varying in intensity with the menstrual cycle were present in all. Complete excision is curative. Symptoms of incompletely excised endometriomas may be controlled by local hormonal injections or systemic hormonal manipulation. The anatomy of the endometrium and its physiologic behavior are reviewed. A concept of WHY endometriomas develop is presented which is compatible with the theories of HOW they occur.
Dis Colon Rectum
PMID:Perineal endometrioma in episiotomy incisions: clinical features and management. 52 47

A case of Crohn's disease of the appendix that simulated a cecal tumor is presented and 27 additional cases are reviewed. Crohn's disease of the appendix most commonly occurs in the younger patient, with 90 per cent in the second and third decades of life. Before operation, appendicitis or an appendiceal abscess is commonly diagnosed. Appendectomy should be performed, if possible; otherwise a limited ileocolectomy should be done. These patients should have a long-term follow-up program because inflammation can develop later in any part of the bowel. Crohn's disease of the appendix should be included in the differential diagnosis of pain or a palpable mass in the right lower quadrant, especially in the young adult patient.
Dis Colon Rectum
PMID:Crohn's disease of the appendix: report of a case and review of the literature. 69 27

A new method of providing continence to patients with fecal stomas is presented. The device, used as an artificial sphincter, consists of an inflatable Silastic balloon, which is implanted in the subcutaneous tissue around the stoma; it is easily handled by the patient. The artificial sphincter was used in six patients with colostomies. In all cases, satisfactory continence of the stoma was achieved, obviating the need to use enemas, bags or other appliances. In three patients subcutaneous infections developed around the prosthesis. In two cases, this was readily controlled; in one case, the prosthesis had to be removed. The other five patients are well and continent. None of the patients experienced pain or discomfort during use of the prosthesis. There has been no stomal ischemia.
Dis Colon Rectum
PMID:An artificial sphincter: a preliminary report. 73 70

Two cases of nonspecific cecal ulceration are presented. The lesions tend to occur in the right colon, produce pain or bleeding, and generally are best managed surgically. Etiology of the ulcers is unknown, but a vascular theory of origin is favored.
Dis Colon Rectum
PMID:Nonspecific ulcers of the colon. 73 78

Volvulus of the sigmoid colon is a very uncommon cause of acute obstruction in children. Although common in adults in India, it was found to account for only 0.8 per cent of all acute obstructions in infants and children in this institution. It causes a proximal torsional obstruction of the colon with an acute onset of symptoms. The onset of volvulus is characterized by colicky pain over the left lower quadrant, vomiting, tenderness, and rigidity in te left lower quadrant. A scout film of the abdomen may be inconclusive, but a barium-enema examination is diagnostic. The number of cases reported is too small to allow conclusions about the best treatment for children who have sigmoidal volvulus.
Dis Colon Rectum
PMID:Sigmoidal volvulus in childhood: report of two cases. 83 63


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