Stercoraceous perforation of the right colon.
We have reported a case of stercoraceous perforation of the right colon with peritonitis. Stercoraceous perforation should be considered in patients with an acute condition of the abdomen, radiologic evidence of a perforated viscus, and a long-standing history of constipation. The condition is rare and has a high mortality. The treatment of choice is always surgical.
Lalla
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Department of Surgery, Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, NY 11215.
Enquist
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Oloumi
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Velez
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D000328:Adult; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005244:Fecal Impaction / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography; D014456:Ulcer / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology