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Stercoral perforation of the colon is a rare phenomenon and a potential life-threatening condition requiring acute intervention. A little more than 200 cases have been described to date. The mechanism… Click to show full abstract
Stercoral perforation of the colon is a rare phenomenon and a potential life-threatening condition requiring acute intervention. A little more than 200 cases have been described to date. The mechanism is not completely understood. In this short communication, we present three patients with a colon perforation proximal to the anastomosis, similar to a stercoral perforation, following colorectal cancer resection with application of an intraluminal device, the C-seal.
Keywords:
stercoral perforation;
perforation;
intraluminal device;
perforation proximal;
resection
Journal Title: International Journal of Colorectal Disease
Year Published: 2017
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Journal Title: International Journal of Colorectal Disease
Year Published: 2017
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