Spontaneous perforation of rectum and rectosigmoid junction. Case report.
Two patients with spontaneous rectoisigmoid or rectal rupture are reported. These patients had peritonitis and they underwent sigmoid loop colostomies. A common aetiological factor was chronic constipation. It is important to recognize the condition at an early stage because of its significant mortality and possible excellent results from surgery.
Demirağ
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Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Besevler, Ankara, Turkey.
Nurlu
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Gürer
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Türkyilmaz
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Oğuz
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D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*