title: A "beehive" in the abdomen.
abstract: A 22 years-old woman presenting with intestinal occlusion by a giant fecaloma. Fecal impaction is often misdiagnosed, especially in non collaborating patients. This demonstrates the necessity of particular attention to avoid unnecessary surgical intervention.
authors.affiliation: General and Emergency Surgery Department, Ospedali Riuniti, Largo Barozzi 1, 24128 Bergamo, Italy.
authors.forename: Federico
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Coccolini
authors.affiliation: General and Emergency Surgery Department, Ospedali Riuniti, Largo Barozzi 1, 24128 Bergamo, Italy.
authors.forename: Fausto
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Catena
authors.affiliation: General and Emergency Surgery Department, Ospedali Riuniti, Largo Barozzi 1, 24128 Bergamo, Italy.
authors.forename: Roberto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Manfredi
authors.affiliation: General and Emergency Surgery Department, Ospedali Riuniti, Largo Barozzi 1, 24128 Bergamo, Italy.
authors.forename: Luca
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ansaloni
keywords: Fecaloma; Intestinal occlusion; Treatment