Pelvic mucocele following colostomy: CT and ultrasound findings

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 1990 Nov-Dec;14(6):1022-3. doi: 10.1097/00004728-199011000-00035.

Abstract

Mucocele formation is a rare complication of colorectal surgery. We present a case of a mucocele following colostomy and mucosal proctectomy for fecal incontinence. The pathophysiologic and radiologic features are similar to those of mucocele of the appendix.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Colostomy / adverse effects*
  • Fecal Incontinence / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Mucocele / diagnosis
  • Mucocele / etiology*
  • Pelvis
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography