J Korean Surg Soc.  2012 Feb;82(2):125-127. 10.4174/jkss.2012.82.2.125.

A stercoral perforation of the descending colon

• Kang J
• Chung M

• KMID: 2212212
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4174/jkss.2012.82.2.125

Abstract

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.

Keyword

Stercoral perforation; Descending colon

MeSH Terms

Colon, Descending

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Abdominopelvic computed tomography findings. (A) Extraluminal air bubbles (arrow) and focal thickening of colonic wall was observed. (B) Fecal impaction within transverse colon and descending colon in relation to the distension of the colonic lumen was found.

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