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Surgical Management for Recurrent Bleeding Stercoral Ulcers.
Amer Mansoor1, Richard C Spinale2, Bashar Hmoud3
1Surgery, Garden City Hospital, Garden City, USA.
Recurrent rectal bleeding from stercoral ulcers, a complication of chronic constipation, is rare. This case highlights the challenges in managing such bleeding, even with interventions like endoscopic and surgical approaches.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Colorectal Surgery
Background:
- Stercoral ulcers, resulting from chronic constipation, are typically managed individually.
- Recurrent bleeding from these ulcers is an uncommon but serious complication.
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