Stercoral Perforation of the Sigmoid Colon

Abstract

Constipation is prevalent among geriatrics living in nursing homes. This is a problem particularly among those with limited mobility and under multiple medications for various illnesses. We report a patient who suffered a stercoral perforation of the rectosigmoid colon as a direct complication of constipation. It is our hope that this report will make readers, especially those whose primary duty is the care of geriatrics, aware of such a disease entity.

Keywords

• constipation
• rupture
• rectum