Presentation
Abdominal pain and distention
Patient Data
Age: 75 years
Gender: Male
Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.
From the case:
Stercoral colitis without perforation
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Supine image of the abdomen demonstrate large stool burden with distension of the large bowel extending from the left upper quadrant to the umbilical and hypogastric region. Distention measures 17 x 23 cm.
From the case:
Stercoral colitis without perforation
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Subtle thickening of colonic wall with large volume of feces. No perforation, mechanical obstruction or volvulus.
Incidental paraesophageal hernia.
Case Discussion
Patient was managed medically and disimpacted without complications.
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