Scoring system to evaluate meaningful fecal impaction in patients with lower urinary tract dysfunction with simple radiography (KUB).

PURPOSE: The management of bowel bladder disorder (BBD) has only been indicated for subjective constipation without objective evidence. We attempted to highlight the radiological findings in patients with BBD and construct a scoring system to identify patients with BBD prior to treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty-five patients with lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD) received polyethylene glycol for 2 months before bladder medication for LUTD. Based on partial response to LUTD following treatment, we divided the patients into LUTD-fecal impaction (FI) and LUTD not attributed to FI (LUTD-NFI) groups. Pre/post-treatment kidney, ureter, and bladder (KUB) were compared with respect to several radiographic parameters. Items with significant changes after treatment were included in the scoring system. The accuracy and inter-rater agreement were also evaluated. RESULTS: Cecal dilation, descending colon dilation, fecal quality, and overall haziness were found to undergo significant changes after laxative treatment. We assigned 0 to 2 points for each item, with a total score of 8. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis revealed a cutoff value of 5 between LUTD-FI and LUTD-NFI, with 79% sensitivity and 88% specificity. The scoring system was instructed to six doctors who were unaware of it and was then tested on previous patients, which showed a substantial concordance rate (κ=0.79, p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Fecal scoring system based on KUB was beneficial in identifying children with LUTD attributed to FI. This may provide an opportunity to obtain objective FI data as an alternative to subjective assessment of constipation.

A new medical device applied in a case of acute fecal impaction with overflow diarrhea: a case report.

BACKGROUND: Fecal impaction is a digestive system disease, that is most common in the elderly population and becomes more prevalent with increasing age. Manual removal can successfully remove the impaction in 80% of fecal impaction cases. In severe cases, endoscopy and surgery may be necessary. CASE PRESENTATION: A 78-year-old Han Chinese man living in a nursing home was diagnosed with fecal impaction; his initial symptom was overflow diarrhea, which is a rare occurrence with regard to fecal impaction. Nevertheless, we were able to effectively treat this situation by employing a new medical device that presents a novel method for addressing fecal impaction. CONCLUSION: Early identification of fecal impaction with atypical symptoms is crucial to provide proper emergency management. A safe and noninvasive treatment method, especially for elderly patients with fecal impaction, should be chosen.

Polyethylene Glycol 4000 for Fecal Disimpaction in Cerebral Palsy Children.

Objectives: This study evaluated the efficacy of Polyethylene glycol 4000 for fecal disimpaction in children with cerebral palsy. Materials & Methods: A randomized control trial study was conducted on children with cerebral palsy between February - March 2017 in the pediatric neurology outpatient clinic Dr. Soetomo Hospital. Children aged 2-16 years with fecal impaction randomly assigned into polyethylene glycol 4000 (PEG 4000) and saline enema group. Polyethylene glycol 4000 was given at a dosage of 0.7 g/kg and enema using normal saline 15ml/kg twelve hourly. Constipation was diagnosed using ROME IV criteria, and abdominal palpation identified fecal impaction. Efficacy was evaluated by clinical observation and adverse symptom monitoring. Data were analyzed by statistical software using an independent t-test (p<0,05). Results: Thirty-two children were randomized into the study. Muscle relaxant was discovered in 17/32 patients. Sex, age, and body weight were not statistically different between groups. The resolution of fecal impaction was significantly different between PEG 4000 and saline enema (21.69 hours and 39 hours respectively; p=0.001). Application of muscle relaxant and severity of the disease did not involve treatment efficacy. There was no adverse symptom reported during treatment. Conclusion: Polyethylene glycol 4000 results in fecal disimpaction faster than enema in constipated children with cerebral palsy.

Stercoral colitis in the emergency department: a review of the literature.

BACKGROUND: Stercoral colitis (SC) is a rare but potentially life-threatening inflammatory colitis caused by the accumulation of impacted fecal material. Despite reported associations with bowel perforation and high mortality rates, stercoral colitis remains a poorly defined and underrecognized diagnosis in the emergency department (ED). OBJECTIVE OF THE REVIEW: This review aims to summarize and synthesize existing literature on SC to guide its recognition and management in the ED. DISCUSSION: SC primarily occurs in elderly or bedbound patients with chronic constipation; however, it does occur in younger patients with comorbidities at increased risk for fecal impaction. Patients may present acutely with abdominal pain and distension, but clinical presentation is often nonspecific and varied, and there are no established diagnostic criteria for SC to date. CT is therefore crucial for diagnosis, revealing key findings such as fecaloma, colonic dilatation, and fat stranding. Treatment depends on severity of illness, ranging from manual disimpaction and other conservative measures for most cases, to surgical intervention for complicated cases, such as stercoral perforation. CONCLUSIONS: SC can be a challenging diagnosis in the ED, often requiring multidisciplinary collaboration. Timely recognition and appropriate treatment are essential to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with this condition. Further research is needed to establish diagnostic criteria and clear management algorithms.

Obstrucción intestinal por fecaloma gigante en adolescente con enfermedad de Hirschsprung

La enfermedad de Hirschsprung (EH) es infrecuente y la mayoría de los escasos casos se presentan en neonatos, raramente se diagnostica durante la adolescencia y menos son los casos documentados. Se presenta el caso de un varón de 16 años quien experimentó 15 días de estreñimiento, anorexia, vómitos postprandiales y distensión abdominal. Los exámenes imagenológicos mostraron un fecaloma masivo que obstruía el colon, y el examen anatomopatológico señaló EH. Ante el fracaso de medidas conservadoras de evacuación se realizó una hemicolectomía izquierda ampliada y una colostomía, más apendicectomía por obstrucción intestinal. El paciente fue dado de alta con antibioticoterapia. Este caso resalta la importancia de considerar EH en adolescentes con estreñimiento crónico y masas abdominales. Aunque los pacientes pueden experimentar problemas postoperatorios, la cirugía es el tratamiento más efectivo para la EH.

Hirschsprung's disease (HD) is uncommon, and most of the cases occur in neonates. It is rarely diagnosed during adolescence, and even fewer cases are documented. We present the case of a 16-year-old male who had 15 days of constipation, anorexia, postprandial vomiting and abdominal distension. Imaging examinations showed a massive fecaloma obstructing the colon, and histopathological examinations showed HD. Given the failure of conservative evacuation measures, an extended left hemicolectomy and colostomy were performed, plus appendectomy for bowel obstruction. The patient was discharged with antibiotic therapy. This case highlights the importance of considering HD in adolescents with chronic constipation and abdominal masses. Although patients may experience postoperative problems, surgery is the most effective treatment for HD.

Obstructive Uropathy Caused by Massive Fecal Impaction in a Patient With Congenital Anorectal Malformation and Neurogenic Bladder.

Anorectal malformations (ARMs) comprise a broad spectrum of congenital anomalies involving both anorectal and urogenital tracts. After diagnosis, urological problems should be evaluated in addition to surgical correction of ARMs. Commonly encountered urological problems in patients with ARMs are recurrent urinary tract infections, vesicoureteral reflux, and chronic kidney disease. Therefore, the proper timing of urination and appropriate defecation habits are essential for preserving renal function in patients with ARMs. Here, we report a case of acute hydronephrosis by severe stool impaction in a patient with a history of congenital ARMs and neurogenic bladder. In this case, the physicians should consider properly managing chronic constipation and urination in patients with ARMs despite successful surgical corrections.

Large Sigmoid Fecaloma: A Rare Case of a Common Condition in Patients With Parkinson's Disease.

A fecaloma is a rare complication of chronic constipation that is more commonly seen in elderly individuals with chronic neuropsychiatric disorders. We present the case of a 79-year-old patient with Parkinson's disease with refractory constipation due to a large fecaloma mass in the sigmoid colon, which is a rare sequela of poorly managed chronic constipation. The current report highlights the importance of aggressive medical therapy for chronic constipation in this group of patients to prevent life-threatening complications.

Relief from behind: enemas, the back door enforcement to help treating chronic constipation in adults.

INTRODUCTION: Chronic constipation is a frequent symptom encountered in the daily clinical practice. The treatment of this condition mainly relies on the use of laxatives. However, patients' satisfaction with this approach is limited, and alternative measures are often added to the treatment. Among these, particularly frequent worldwide is the use of enemas, even though literature data on its scientific validity are scarce. AREAS COVERED: In this article, by an extensive online search of Medline (through PubMed), Scopus, Cochrane CENTRAL, EMBASE, and the Science Citation Index, the available literature data on the use of enemas in adult patients with chronic constipation, also in the perspective of available guidelines on treatment of this pathological condition, were analyzed. EXPERT OPINION: Although the use of enemas remains a frequently employed method and it is considered as useful by many physicians as an adjunctive support for the treatment of chronic constipation in adults, this practice is not substantiated by rigorous scientific data, and some studies are available only for specific instances (fecal impaction, transanal irrigation). Thus, waiting for more robust scientific data, enemas treatment should be carried out on an individual patient's basis, according to the experience of the caring physicians.

When the Gut Tells a Story: Bezoars in a Neglected Autistic Child.

This case study delves into the unique presentation of bezoars in a 14-year-old autistic female who exhibited chronic diarrhea and abdominal pain. While trichobezoars, masses formed from ingested hair, are rare, they are predominantly seen in young females and are associated with psychiatric conditions. Through rigorous diagnostic procedures, including a computed tomography imaging of the abdomen and pelvis (CTAP) scan, fecal impaction, and multiple bezoars, including hair and non-biological items, were identified. The background revealed significant neglect, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach that integrates medical, surgical, and psychosocial care.

A Rectal Sunflower Seed Bezoar Causing Fecal Impaction in a Healthy Young Woman.

Bezoars, characterized by undigested or partially digested foreign bodies in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, are a rare condition associated with significant complications. We present a case of a 31-year-old woman who sought medical attention due to weight loss, diarrhea, and anorectal pain. Upon investigation, she was diagnosed with fecal impaction caused by a rectal sunflower seed bezoar. The patient had a history of regular sunflower seed consumption, suggesting a potential association with the development of the bezoar. Fecal impaction resulting from the bezoar led to chronic constipation, contributing to the patient's weight loss and anorectal discomfort. Imaging studies, including abdominal X-rays or computed tomography (CT) scans, played a crucial role in confirming the diagnosis by identifying the presence of the bezoar within the rectum. Management involved a multidisciplinary approach, with gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons. A flexible endoscope was utilized to visualize and remove the sunflower seed bezoar under direct vision, providing immediate relief from the symptoms. This case emphasizes the importance of considering bezoars as a potential cause of GI symptoms, even in young and otherwise healthy individuals. Although rectal bezoars are relatively rare, they can lead to significant morbidity. Therefore, it is essential to include them in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with fecal impaction, anorectal pain, and associated symptoms. Prompt diagnosis, appropriate imaging, and early intervention are crucial for the successful management and prevention of potential complications and the improvement of patient outcomes.

Fecal Impaction and Nonperforated Stercoral Colitis: Red Flags for Poor Outcomes.

Fecal impaction and stercoral colitis are common, yet little research has been performed on the associated mortality risk. We performed a retrospective cohort study of 970 hospital encounters representing 885 unique patients in which fecal impaction or stercoral colitis was identified in CT reports. Among the 535 patients with fecal impaction, 13.3% died or were discharged to hospice, compared to 13.1% among the 428 patients with nonperforated stercoral colitis (p = 0.93). Of the seven patients with perforation, five died or were discharged to hospice. The risk of death or discharge to hospice for patients with fecal impaction or nonperforated stercoral colitis aged 18-49 was 2.9% and rose approximately 4% each decade thereafter to 21.9% for patients 90 and older (p< 0.001). Patients with a body mass index of 25-30 had an 8.1% risk of death or discharge to hospice, compared to 23.4% for those with a BMI < 18.5 (p< 0.001). Patients with at least one ICD-10 code for dementia, paralysis/neuromuscular disease, or malnutrition/failure to thrive had a risk of death or discharge to hospice of 21.6%, compared to 1.9% among patients with none of these risk factors (p< 0.001). ICD-10 codes for sepsis were associated with 90.0% of the deaths and 44.3% of the discharges to hospice. Patients diagnosed in less than three hours had a risk of death or discharge to hospice of 8.0%, compared to a risk of 20.1% for those diagnosed in ≥ 12 hours (p< 0.001).

Stercoral Colitis: A Diagnostic Challenge and Therapeutic Approach in an Elderly Patient With Chronic Constipation.

Stercoral colitis, although rare, remains a significant cause of acute colonic inflammation. It is characterized by the presence of fecaloma leading to fecal impaction and subsequent mucosal injury, ultimately resulting in colonic wall inflammation. This condition primarily affects elderly patients with chronic constipation and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality if not recognized and managed promptly. Given its rarity and varied presentation, stercoral colitis often poses a diagnostic challenge. The clinical manifestations can mimic other colonic pathologies, such as diverticulitis, ischemic colitis, and inflammatory bowel disease, further contributing to diagnostic dilemmas. However, an astute clinician, armed with a high index of suspicion and the aid of advanced imaging techniques, can establish the correct diagnosis and initiate timely management. In this case report, we present a challenging case of stercoral colitis in an elderly patient with a history of chronic constipation. The aim of this report is to enhance awareness and understanding of this underdiagnosed condition among healthcare providers. Additionally, we discuss the clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, and therapeutic interventions employed to manage this formidable gastrointestinal entity.

Stercoral colitis: CT imaging findings and clinical risk factors.

PURPOSE: To describe and update stercoral colitis clinical risk factors, relative frequency, location, and CT imaging features correlated with surgical and pathological results. METHODS: CT reports over a 5-year period (05/2017-05/2022) at a single medical center were searched. Main inclusion criteria were luminal distention with formed stool, wall thickening, and surrounding inflammation. Positive cases were graded as mild (early or developing stercoral colitis) versus moderate-to-severe based on CT findings. Medical records were reviewed for risk factors and outcome data in moderate-to-severe cases. P-values were tabulated for comparison. RESULTS: 545 total cases (71 (60, 82) years, 278 males) were identified on CT, including 452 mild (82.9%) and 93 moderate-to-severe cases (17%, 67 (55, 79) years, 48 females). Twenty cases showed evidence of perforation (3.7% total cohort, 22% moderate-to-severe cohort). Diagnosis as an incidental finding was frequent (46.0% of mild cases). Most cases involved the rectum (97.6% of mild cohort and 69% of moderate-to-severe cohort). The sigmoid was involved in 31% of moderate-to-severe cases, but 95% of the perforated subcohort (19/20, 13/20 without rectal involvement). Among the moderate-to-severe cohort, perforation was associated with slightly increased wall thickness (6.4 vs. 5.7 mm, p = 0.03), opioid use (50 vs. 23%, p = 0.04), and disease-specific mortality (11 vs. 0%, p =0.04). Perforation was less associated with major neurocognitive disorders (20 vs. 60%, p = 0.003), institutionalized status (5 vs. 38%, p = 0.005), and a prescribed bowel regimen (30 vs. 63%, p = 0.01). CONCLUSION: Stercoral colitis may be under-reported. Perforation tends to favor sigmoid involvement and a less traditional patient cohort.

Impactación fecal por semillas de maboque

Introducción: La impactación fecal se caracteriza por la presencia de heces fecales compactas en el recto o colon, que no pueden ser evacuadas. La ingestión del fruto del árbol maboque (Strychnos spinosa Lam), que contiene numerosas semillas, es un hábito alimentario en algunos países africanos. Objetivo: Describir las particularidades del diagnóstico y tratamiento de la impactación fecal por la ingestión de semillas de maboque. Caso clínico: Varón de 12 años, que ingirió gran cantidad de semillas de maboque; no conseguía defecar ni expulsar gases; presentaba dolor abdominal y anal. Al examen físico se constató taquicardia, distensión abdominal y aumento de los ruidos hidroaéreos. A la exploración rectal se constató impactación, de consistencia pétrea. Al no conseguir la extracción, en el salón de urgencias, se fragmentó y extrajo la masa fecal, por vía anal, con sedación anestésica. Conclusiones: La ingestión de semillas de maboque es un hábito alimentario en África y los bezoares o impactación fecal que puede producir este hábito, no se consideran un problema de salud. Para el diagnóstico es necesario el antecedente de la ingestión del fruto, realizar un exhaustivo examen físico de las regiones abdominales, ano-rectal y finalmente, la extracción de la masa fecal.

Introduction: Fecal impaction is characterized by the presence of compact feces in the rectum or colon, which cannot be evacuated. Eating the fruit of the Spiny Monkey-orange tree (Strychnos spinosa Lam), which contains numerous seeds, is a dietary habit in some African countries. Objective: To describe the particularities of the diagnosis and treatment of fecal impaction due to the ingestion of Spiny Monkey-orange seeds. Clinical case: 12-year-old male, who ingested a large quantity of Spiny Monkey-orange seeds; he couldn't defecate or pass gas; She had abdominal and anal pain. Physical examination revealed tachycardia, abdominal distension, and increased air-fluid noises. A rectal examination revealed impaction with a stony consistency. When the extraction was not possible, in the emergency room, the fecal mass was fragmented and extracted, through the anus, with anesthetic sedation. Conclusions: The ingestion of Spiny Monkey-orange seeds is a dietary habit in Africa and the bezoars or fecal impaction that this habit can produce are not considered a health problem. For the diagnosis it is necessary the antecedent of the ingestion of the fruit, to carry out an exhaustive physical examination of the abdominal and anorectal regions and finally, the extraction of the fecal mass.

Rare Presentation of Stercoral Ulcer Spontaneous Perforation Without Preceding Radiographic Evidence of Colonic Inflammation and Fecal Impaction.

Stercoral ulcers are caused by persistent fecal impaction. A life-threatening consequence of stercoral ulcers is colonic perforation, which is rare. A high index of clinical suspicion should be held for patients with stercoral ulcer, as colonic perforation is a medical emergency, requiring immediate surgical intervention. Here, we report a case of a 45-year-old female admitted with sepsis of unknown picture and subsequently developed stercoral ulcer perforation (SUP), diagnosed intraoperatively, without prior radiographic evidence of colonic inflammation. She was successfully managed with emergency laparotomy and left colectomy with sigmoid colectomy.

Apendicolito libre postapendicectomía

El apendicolito libre postapendicectomía es una complicación rara que puede ocurrir como consecuencia de la salida del apendicolito del apéndice debido a una perforación previa o al no identificar el apendicolito. El fecalito generalmente se vuelve sintomático con el tiempo, debido a la formación de un absceso, obstrucción intestinal, trayecto fistuloso o inflamación del muñón apendicular. Se describen dos casos de apendicolito libre postapendicectomía. Caso 1: mujer de 23 años, que fue sometida a una apendicectomía un día antes, ingresó por emergencia por presentar dolor en el hipogastrio. En la tomografía computarizada (TC) se evidenció un apendicolito libre en la fosa iliaca derecha, y en la laparoscopía diagnóstica se observaron abscesos intraabdominales y un apendicolito libre en el muñón apendicular. Caso 2: varón de 77 años de edad, que fue operado de apendicitis aguda causada por apendicolitos, presentó distensión abdominal al sexto día del posoperatorio. La TC reveló obstrucción intestinal y la presencia de apendicolito libre a nivel de las interasas intestinales; en la reintervención quirúrgica se evidenció erosión del mesenterio por causa del apendicolito. En ambos casos, los pacientes evolucionaron favorablemente después de las reoperaciones. Se desconoce actualmente la incidencia del apendicolito libre después de una apendicectomía, pues se dispone de pocos datos en la literatura a nivel mundial. Por tal motivo es importante la presentación de estos casos, para poder ampliar la casuística y contribuir al conocimiento de los apendicolitos libres postapendicectomía. Asimismo, permite evidenciar sus complicaciones si no son removidos precozmente y cómo prevenirlos. Conclusión: los apendicolitos libres postapendicectomía deben extraerse precozmente para evitar complicaciones.

Dropped appendicolith following an appendectomy is a rare complication which may occur as a consequence of appendicolith expulsion from the appendix due to a previous perforation or failure to identify the appendicolith. A fecalith generally becomes symptomatic over time, as a result of abscess formation, intestinal obstruction, fistula tract or inflammation of the appendiceal stump. Two cases of dropped appendicolith following an appendectomy are described hereinbelow. Case 1: A 23-year-old female patient, who underwent an appendectomy the previous day, was admitted to the emergency room due to hypogastric pain. A computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a dropped appendicolith in the right iliac fossa, and a diagnostic laparoscopy showed intra-abdominal abscesses and a dropped appendicolith in the appendicular stump. Case 2: A 77-year-old male patient, who underwent surgery for acute appendicitis caused by appendicoliths, showed abdominal distension on the sixth postoperative day. The CT scan revealed intestinal obstruction and a dropped appendicolith at bowel loops. In the surgical reintervention, erosion of the mesentery caused by the appendicolith was evidenced. Both patients progressed after the reoperations. The incidence of dropped appendicolith following an appendectomy is currently unknown since few data are available in the literature worldwide. Therefore, it is important to present these cases to expand the casuistry, learn more about dropped appendicoliths following an appendectomy, demonstrate their complications if they are not removed early and show how to prevent them. In conclusion, dropped appendicoliths following an appendectomy must be removed early to avoid complications.

A case of colonic fecal impaction caused by excessive dietary fiber intake that was endoscopically treated with intra-fecal injection of a bowel-cleansing agent.

Background and Aim: A 75-year-old man who had eaten half a head of chopped raw cabbage (approximately 600 g) daily was suffering from the left lower pain, abdominal fullness, and constipation. He was diagnosed with colonic ileus and obstructive colitis due to a fecal impaction in the sigmoid-descending junction. During colonoscopy, a tapered catheter was repeatedly inserted into the impacted feces to inject a bowel-cleansing agent. Finally, the feces were broken to be fragmented enough to path the endoscope through. After the procedure, his symptoms were immediately relieved. Relevance for Patients: Excessive dietary fiber intake can induce fecal ileus. Endoscopic treatment with intra-fecal injection of a bowel-cleansing agent is useful and worth attempting for disimpaction of feces.

Efficacy and safety of anal encirclement combining the Leeds-Keio artificial ligament with injection sclerotherapy using aluminum potassium sulfate and tannic acid in the management of rectal prolapse: a single-center observational study.

PURPOSE: Perineal procedures are an important surgical option for frail and high-risk patients with rectal prolapse. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of combined therapy using injection sclerotherapy, with aluminum potassium sulfate and tannic acid (ALTA), and the Thiersch procedure, using the Leeds-Keio ligament (ALTA-Thiersch). METHODS: This study included 106 consecutive patients (mean age, 81.2 years) who underwent ALTA-Thiersch for rectal prolapse. The procedure was performed under caudal epidural anesthesia. ALTA was injected into the submucosa from the tip of the prolapsed rectum down to the dentate line, circumferentially, at 20 to 40 locations. The ligament tape was placed outside the external sphincter muscle and at an approximate depth of 2 cm into the middle anal canal. RESULTS: Of 106 patients, rectal prolapse was cured shortly after surgery in 105 patients. An additional tape was inserted in 1 patient who had persistent prolapse. Postoperative complications were observed in 27 patients (25.5%). Fecal impaction occurred in 12 patients; however, since it was temporary, no tape removal was required. Of the 12 cases in which the tape was infected or exposed, 11 required tape removal. There were 18 cases of recurrence at a mean follow-up of 22.1 months. Cumulative recurrence rates at 3 and 5 years were 21.3% and 38.6%, respectively. CONCLUSION: ALTA-Thiersch is a simple and safe procedure for rectal prolapse, having reasonable outcomes. The use of the Leeds-Keio ligament for anal encircling can help compensate for the disadvantages of the Thiersch operation.

A fecalith mimicking a bladder calculus secondary to an appendicovesical fistula: a case report.

An appendicovesical fistula is defined as an abnormal communication between the appendix and the urinary bladder, with only a few cases reported in the literature. It is very challenging to make an early diagnosis, due to the inability of conventional imaging modalities to detect this unique pathology. The symptoms are often mild, and there are not any specific signs or symptoms that might suggest this type of anomalous communication. We report a case of a 27-year-old male patient who presented difficulty for initiating urination, dysuria, and persistent urinary tract infections. An abdominal x-ray showed a large calculus inside the bladder. A cystoscopy was performed, where the tip of the appendix was seen protruding inside the bladder with a large fecalith adhered to the bladder wall. An appendectomy and partial cystectomy with primary repair were auspiciously achieved. A review of the literature is also presented.

A Case of Stercoral Colitis Complicated by Ischemic Colitis in a Young Patient.

Stercoral colitis complicated by ischemic colitis is rare. Current literature has focused on the radiographic characteristics of stercoral colitis and management of bowel perforation resulting from complicated stercoral colitis. This case report describes possible challenges in diagnosing and managing stercoral colitis complicated by ischemic colitis. We present a case of stercoral colitis complicated by ischemic colitis in a 28-year-old woman who presented with lower gastrointestinal bleeding.