Korean J Gastroenterol.  2016 Aug;68(2):119-122. 10.4166/kjg.2016.68.2.119.

Fecaloma Causing Colonic Obstruction and Multiple Stercoral Ulcers

• Lee JY
• Park KS

• KMID: 2350091
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4166/kjg.2016.68.2.119

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Colon*
Ulcer*

Figure

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  Fig. 1. Supine (A) and erect (B) simple abdomen. A fecaloma with calcification is found in the descending colon (arrows), and marked accumulation of bowel gas is present in the transverse and ascending colons.

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  Fig. 2. Abdominal CT findings. (A-C) A 4.2 cm sized air-containing fecaloma with calcification is seen in the descending colon (arrows). (D) A large amount of fecal material is noted in the dilated bowel loop of the proximal colon.

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  Fig. 3. Colonoscopy findings. (A) A large fecaloma is noted at the descending colon. (B, C) Fragmentation of fecaloma with lithotripsy basket and polypectomy snare. (D) After fragmentation, several stercoral ulcers are noted.

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  Fig. 4. Simple abdomen one day after procedure. Neither fecaloma or abnormal bowel are observed. The problems appear completely resolved.

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  Fig. 5. Colonoscopy findings three days after procedure. Several stercoral ulcers are noted in the ascending and transverse colon.

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