A Case of Puborectalis Syndrome

Abstract

Puborectalis syndrome was first reported by Wasserman in 1963 who described it to be rectal stenosis due to hypertrophy of the puborectal muscle and anorectal spasm. We experienced a 39-year-old man with puborectalis syndrome who had been constipated and had anal pain. Findings from a barium enema could not deny rectal cancer completely. He underwent myotomy and his postoperative course was very good. Follow-up was carried out for 9 months; however, long-term follow-up is needed because a suitable therapy has not been completed.