Molloy R G, Kingsmore D
Lancet. 2000 Mar 4;355(9206):810. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(00)02208-X.
We describe a case of severe retroperitoneal sepsis after stapled haemorrhoidectomy. The operation seemed to be technically satisfactory, and we suggest that routine antibiotic prophylaxis may be indicated with this procedure.