Acute hemorrhagic rectal ulcer after cardiac surgery: a case report
This is the first report of AHRU following cardiac surgery. Prompt bedside endoscopic intervention, intensive management of hemorrhagic shock, and early postoperative rehabilitation are essential for favorable outcomes. Development of a preventive care bundle for high-risk postoperative patients is recommended.
Authors
- Naotaka Motoyoshi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6950-1343)
- Keisuke Kanda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7959-8230)
- Atsumi Kosaka
Institutions
- Osaki Citizen Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-02-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/rc9.0000000000000291
- Primary Topic
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00