title: An unusual cause of obstructed defecation.
abstract: Obstructed defecation is one subtype of constipation, and may be due to functional or mechanical causes. Here, we report an unusual cause, never described before, of obstructed defecation due to a large uterine myoma that reverted to normal bowel habits after surgery. The importance of an accurate evaluation of the causes of constipation is highlighted, to recognize potential curable factors.
authors.affiliation: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Gastroenterology Practice (GEDYT), Buenos Aires, Argentina.
authors.forename: L I
authors.initials: LI
authors.lastname: Solè
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Rosato
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Bolino
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bassotti
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D003248:Constipation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D003672:Defecation / Q000502:physiology; D005244:Fecal Impaction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000379:methods; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; D008365:Manometry / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D020127:Recovery of Function; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*