Stercoral perforation of the colon due to fecaloma is a rare disease and less than 100 cases have been described in the literature. The disease mainly involves the rectosigmoid colon. The condition is correlated with longstanding decubitus, chronic constipation, abuse of laxatives and/or constipating agents (anticholinergics, neuroleptics, etc). We report a case of 82-year old woman who present...

A fecaloma is a fecal matter that builds up to form hard mass of feces extremely rigid than connected with impaction. Fecalomas are commonly in the rectosigmoid region. Our report aimed give brief review this case and discuss treatment options for it. 2-month-old male presented bowel obstruction palpable on right side abdomen. simple abdominal radiograph contrasted computed tomography scan were...

using alligator grasping forceps, a tripod basket, and net. This attempt failed because the fecaloma was too slippery, large, and hard to grasp (Fig. A). A few days later, the patient was admitted to the hospital emergency room due to recurrent intractable abdominal pain. Abdominal CT revealed a cecal diverticulum with a diameter of 2.7 cm, filled with fecal material and mild edematous wall thi...

Colorectal fecaloma is a mass of accumulated feces that is much harder in consistency than a fecal impactation. The rectosigmoid area is the common site for fecalomas and the cecum is the most unusual site. Diagnosis is usually made by distinctive radiographic findings of a mobile intraluminal mass with a smooth outline and no mucosal attachment. Most of the fecalomas are successfully treated b...

INTRODUCTION Chronic constipation is very common in elderly patients. As a result of this situation fecaloma is also frequently seen at these ages. However, the stercoral perforation caused by fecaloma is a rare situation to occur. The rectosigmoid colon is the most affected colonic segment. It is seen in older patients with concomitant diseases and a low quality of life. PRESENTATION OF CASE...

This is a case report on a stercoral perforation of the descending colon that was not adequately treated in the first operation. Re-operation was required in order to revise the primary repair site and to remove the impacted fecaloma.