S3370 Fecaloma Causing Large Bowel Obstruction in a 23-Year-Old Male

Volume: 115, Issue: 1, Pages: S1753 - S1754
Published: Oct 1, 2020
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Fecalomas are masses of inspissated hard stool resulting from chronic constipation. They can cause large bowel obstruction leading to increase in luminal pressure causing ischemia and perforation. We report a rare case of complete colon obstruction and impending perforation due to a large fecaloma in the rectal vault. CASE DESCRIPTION/METHODS: A 23-year-old healthy male presented with complaints of worsening generalized abdominal...
Paper Details
Title
S3370 Fecaloma Causing Large Bowel Obstruction in a 23-Year-Old Male
Published Date
Oct 1, 2020
Volume
115
Issue
1
Pages
S1753 - S1754
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