title: Spontaneous rupture of the distal colon with evisceration of small intestine through the anus: report of two cases and review of the literature.
abstract: Two cases of evisceration of the small intestine through a spontaneous perforation of the distal large bowel are presented, and the literature is reviewed. The condition is associated with a sudden increase in intra-abdominal pressure and a past history of rectal prolapse. The etiology and management of this problem are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001003:Anal Canal; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006547:Hernia; D006801:Humans; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011391:Prolapse; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000209:etiology; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous