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  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Geriatric Medicine

Background:

  • Recurrent colonic perforation following colostomy is an exceptionally rare clinical event.
  • Few documented cases exist, highlighting the need for further understanding and management strategies.

Observation:

  • This report details two geriatric patients who experienced recurrent colonic perforation proximal to their existing colostomy.
  • The perforations stemmed from distinct etiologies: stercoral perforation secondary to chronic constipation and recurrent colonic ischemia.

Findings:

  • Stercoral perforation and recurrent colonic ischemia are potential causes of recurrent colonic perforation in patients with a colostomy.
  • Chronic constipation management is crucial, even in patients with a colostomy, to prevent such complications.

Implications:

  • Surgeons should consider addressing chronic constipation in patients with colostomies to mitigate perforation risks.
  • Transverse colostomy may be a viable surgical option for patients with sigmoid colostomy experiencing recurrent perforation due to colonic ischemia.