Stercorary aseptic peritonitis due to diastatic caecal perforation: computed tomography findings

Stercorary aseptic peritonitis due to diastatic caecal perforation: computed tomography findings

Authors

  • G. Runza
  • N. Nicastro
  • A. D'Andrea, et al.

Keywords:

Computed Tomography, caecal perforation, laxativa abuse, colon carcinoma

Abstract

Caecal perforation is a complication secondary to colon obstruction. It may present with insidious clinical features and may be associated with chronic constipation. The event may become severe due to the peritonitic development.We present a case of caecal perforation associated with sub-occlusive carcinoma of the left colon and hypotonic colitis caused by chronic lavative abuse, demonstrated with Computed Tomography.

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Published

01-08-2006

Issue

Vol. 77 No. 2 (2006)

Section

CASE REPORTS

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Runza G, Nicastro N, D'Andrea, et al. A. Stercorary aseptic peritonitis due to diastatic caecal perforation: computed tomography findings. Acta Biomed [Internet]. 2006 Aug. 1 [cited 2024 Jul. 28];77(2):106-8. Available from: https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/actabiomedica/article/view/1995