Spontaneous perforation of the colon in a hemodialysis patient

Spontaneous perforation of the colon in a hemodialysis patient

Spontaneous perforation of the colon by a barium stereoraceous fecaloma occurred two weeks after an upper gastrointestinal x-ray without intervening constipation or symptoms of intestinal obstruction. This patient is chronically uremic as have been a high percentage of the few previously reported si...

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Published in:The American journal of gastroenterology Vol. 74; no. 2; p. 182
Main Authors: Bischel, M D, Reese, T, Engel, J
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States 01-08-1980
Subjects:
Abdomen, Acute - diagnosis
Adult
Barium Sulfate - adverse effects
Colonic Diseases - etiology
Diagnosis, Differential
Digestive System - diagnostic imaging
Fecal Impaction - complications
Fecal Impaction - etiology
Humans
Intestinal Perforation - diagnostic imaging
Intestinal Perforation - etiology
Male
Radiography
Renal Dialysis
Rupture, Spontaneous
Uremia - complications
Uremia - therapy
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Summary:Spontaneous perforation of the colon by a barium stereoraceous fecaloma occurred two weeks after an upper gastrointestinal x-ray without intervening constipation or symptoms of intestinal obstruction. This patient is chronically uremic as have been a high percentage of the few previously reported similar cases. Renal failure and the associated factors in the management of uremia such as antacids, barium examinations, inactivity, changes in diet and finally abnormalities of the colonic mucosa due to uremia may all predispose these patients to an increased risk for this unusual serious complication.
ISSN:0002-9270
DOI:10.1111/j.1572-0241.1980.tb04948.x