Colonic obstruction secondary to impaction of a large calcified fecolith. Report of a case

Dis Colon Rectum. 1983 Oct;26(10):677-8. doi: 10.1007/BF02553343.

Abstract

The case of a patient with colonic obstruction secondary to impaction of a large calcified fecolith is presented. Clinical features, radiographic findings and treatment are described and the literature is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Calcinosis / complications*
  • Calcinosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Calcinosis / surgery
  • Colonic Diseases / etiology*
  • Fecal Impaction / complications*
  • Fecal Impaction / diagnostic imaging
  • Fecal Impaction / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Obstruction / etiology*
  • Radiography