Obstructive uropathy caused by fecal impaction: report of 2 cases and discussion.
Constipation is a common problem in palliative care. In spite of the most vigilant protocol, some cases can fly under the radar and present in atypical fashion. We report 2 cases of fecal retention, which presented as acute renal failure. Our goal is to bring attention to this problem and briefly discuss the challenges associated with managing this common problem.
Gonzalez
Faustino
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Hospice of Palm Beach County, Inc, West Palm Beach, FL, USA. fagonzalez@hpbc.com
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005244:Fecal Impaction / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000209:etiology*; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*