title: Fecal impaction.
abstract: Fecal impaction is a common gastrointestinal problem and a potential source of major morbidity. Prompt identification and treatment minimize the risks of complications. Treatment options include manual extraction and proximal or distal washout. Following treatment, possible etiologies should be sought and preventive therapy instituted.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216, USA. faraghizadeh@surgery.umsmed.edu
authors.forename: Farshid
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Araghizadeh