title: Spontaneous rupture of the normal colon.
abstract: A case of spontaneous rupture of the colon in a previously asymptomatic patient is herein reported. At laparotomy, apart from the tear in the sigmoid colon, no other pathological problem was present. An awareness of the existence of this condition will lead to early diagnosis and management with improved morbidity and mortality.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, U.W.I., Jamaica.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: McDonald
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Fletcher
mesh_terms: D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D003125:Colostomy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous