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Stercoral Colitis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Stercoral colitis is a rare inflammatory form of colitis that occurs when impacted fecal material leads to distention of the colon and eventually fecaloma formation Fecalomas can lead to focal pressure necrosis and perforation, while colonic distention and increased intraluminal pressure can lead to compromise of the vascular supply and ischemic colitis [1]
Stercoral Colitis – Core EM Pearls: Stercoral colitis is an uncommon but potentially fatal complication of chronic constipation A high index of suspicion is necessary and should be considered in all patients who present with abdominal pain and constipation, particularly in the elderly Active co-management and care coordination with medicine, gastroenterology, and general
Stercoral colitis | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia. org Stercoral colitis refers to a condition where the presence of impacted feces in the colonic lumen is associated with inflammation and distention of the affected colon segment Epidemiology It is seen primarily in elderly patients (often bedbound
Stercoral colitis: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment Stercoral colitis is an inflammatory condition in which feces collect and cause pressure to build up within the colon It can lead to complications such as rupture without treatment
Stercoral colitis - WikEM Stercoral colitis Ileus from surgical abdomen Appendicitis Diverticulitis Bowel obstruction Small bowel obstruction Large bowel obstruction Ogilvie's syndrome Malignant bowel obstruction Specific causes: tumor, stricture, hernia, adhesion, volvulus Painful anorectal disorders (e g anal fissure, hemorrhoids) Medical causes Hypothyroidism
Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Stercoral Colitis With an . . . The best way to prevent stercoral colitis is to prevent constipation, which is present in approximately 60% of patients with fecal impaction Early diagnosis of fecal impaction should prompt aggressive bowel cleansing and manual disimpaction, which may reduce pressure and decrease the risk of ulceration
EM@3AM: Stercoral Colitis - emDocs Answer: Stercoral colitis complicated by bowel perforation Overview: Stercoral colitis (SC) is a rare, potentially life-threatening sequela of fecal impaction leading to increased intraluminal pressure, necrosis, ulceration, and perforation of the colon 2-7 Early recognition and high clinical suspicion required given variable clinical presentations and high mortality without treatment 2, 3
Stercoral Colitis: Review of Imaging Features and . . . Stercoral colitis primarily affects elderly patients, but it can be seen in any patient with decreased bowel motility, with risk factors including neurodegenerative disorders, chronic medical diseases, malignancy, immobility, and the use of narcotic or anticholinergic medications Patients most often present with abdominal pain and tenderness
Stercoral Colitis - MD Searchlight Preventing Stercoral Colitis If you suffer from long-lasting constipation, it’s crucial to learn about eating habits that can help you go to the bathroom more regularly and prevent health issues like stercoral colitis, which is inflammation in the colon due to built-up stool
Stercoral Colitis | NEJM - New England Journal of Medicine A 23-year-old man with autism spectrum disorder and a history of severe constipation presented with abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting CT showed colonic distention, mural thickening, and perirec