title: Double anal canal: complication of rectal fecalith.
abstract: Fecaliths and stercoraceous ulcerations are well-known complications of chronic constipation. The authors present the case of a double anal canal in an elderly man. This anorectal fistula (complex anal fistula) developed as a complication of an impacted rectal fecalith with resultant stercoraceous ulceration. Eventually, a persistent epithelialized canal developed and was demonstrated at double-contrast barium enema examination. The patient remained continent at all times.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, North Shore University Hospital-Cornell University Medical College, Manhasset, NY 11030.
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Javors
authors.forename: E S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Gould
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001004:Anus Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005244:Fecal Impaction / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000209:etiology*