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Emergency sub total colectomy for chronic constipation

G D Brombacher1, W R Murray

  • 1Department of Surgery, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow.

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|April 9, 1998
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Severe chronic constipation can necessitate surgery. This case highlights emergency subtotal colectomy for fecal peritonitis caused by stercoral ulceration, a rare but serious complication.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Severe chronic constipation is a challenging clinical issue.
  • Surgical intervention is occasionally required for refractory cases.
  • Emergency surgery is rarely indicated.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with fecal peritonitis.
  • The peritonitis was secondary to stercoral ulceration.
  • This necessitated urgent surgical management.

Findings:

  • Emergency subtotal colectomy was performed.
  • The surgery aimed to treat the fecal peritonitis.
  • Stercoral ulceration was the underlying cause.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the potential for severe complications from chronic constipation.

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  • Highlights the critical role of timely surgical intervention in specific scenarios.
  • Emphasizes the importance of recognizing stercoral ulceration as a surgical emergency.