Stercoraceous perforation of the right colon

South Med J. 1989 Jan;82(1):80-2. doi: 10.1097/00007611-198901000-00020.

Abstract

We have reported a case of stercoraceous perforation of the right colon with peritonitis. Stercoraceous perforation should be considered in patients with an acute condition of the abdomen, radiologic evidence of a perforated viscus, and a long-standing history of constipation. The condition is rare and has a high mortality. The treatment of choice is always surgical.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Colonic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Colonic Diseases / etiology*
  • Colonic Diseases / pathology
  • Fecal Impaction / complications*
  • Fecal Impaction / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Perforation / diagnostic imaging
  • Intestinal Perforation / etiology*
  • Peritonitis / etiology
  • Radiography
  • Ulcer / complications
  • Ulcer / pathology