"Sigmoid colon, rectum and anal canal will be absent along with presence of permanent colostomy in left iliac fossa. The rest of the pelvic organs may be displaced and occupying the post-surgical space."
"First described in 1908 by William Ernest Miles (1869–1947), an English surgeon 4, as a result, it is also rarely known as the Miles procedure 5."
Expected headings
"Radiographic appearances"
"Plain radiograph"
"CT"
"There are two stages to the operation 2,7:"
"General complications associated with major abdominal surgery include intra-abdominal abscess, ileus, small bowel obstruction, iatrogenic injury, or stoma complications e.g. ischaemia, prolapse, parastomal hernia ref."
"Absence of gas pattern of the sigmoid, rectum and anal canal with visualisation of surgical metallic clips, though an anastomotic staple line will not be visible as might be expected after an anterior resection ref."