Traumatic perforation of the sigmoid colon through schistosomal ulcerations.
A case is presented in which the colon was perforated through a S. mansoni ulcer after blunt abdominal trauma. This is believed to be a unique situation. The colonic complications of schistosomiasis are discussed, and it is expected that they will be seen more frequently in the United States.
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D001065:Appendix / Q000469:parasitology; D003106:Colon / Q000469:parasitology; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D004641:Emigration and Immigration; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D011647:Puerto Rico / Q000208:ethnology; D012552:Schistosomiasis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology; D014195:Travel; D014481:United States