Minerva chirurgica
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The authors describe a case of intraperitoneal anorectal injury. Such injuries now have an improved survival rate as a result undoubtedly of superior resuscitation, early operative management and early use of antibiotics. Civilian life rectal wounds are usually of the penetrating type. ⋯ This is accomplished by a divided--end colostomy. Local wound care must be given for the inevitable infected foreign tract. When sepsis occurs, the surgeon must be prepared to handle it adequately by appropriate incision and drainage.