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Stercoraceous ulcer

W L Russell

    The American Surgeon
    |June 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Stercoraceous ulcers, often linked to chronic constipation and pica, can cause severe gastrointestinal issues like perforation or obstruction. Early surgical intervention offers a chance of survival for affected patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Pathology

    Background:

    • Stercoraceous ulcers are a rare but serious complication of chronic constipation.
    • These ulcers result from prolonged fecal impaction and pressure within the gastrointestinal tract.

    Observation:

    • Seven cases of stercoraceous ulcers were analyzed, with six in the colon and one in the terminal ileum.
    • Colon ulcers presented with perforation, while the ileal ulcer caused obstruction without perforation.
    • Associated factors included chronic constipation (5/7 patients) and pica (alkali and clay ingestion).

    Findings:

    • A notable absence of significant febrile or leukemoid responses was observed in most patients.
    • Three out of seven patients survived after surgical management, including exteriorization or resection.

    Implications:

    • Stercoraceous ulcers require prompt diagnosis and management, often necessitating surgical intervention.
    • Understanding the risk factors, such as chronic constipation and pica, is crucial for prevention and early detection.