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