Stercoral Ulcer Presenting in a Patient with Cauda Equina Syndrome Secondary to Postoperative Epidural Hematoma
Chronic constipation can lead to fecal impaction in the large bowel, which can cause pressure necrosis followed by perforation, known as a stercoral ulcer. In extensive posterior thoracolumbar surgery, a long operation time, large blood loss, and perioperative narcotic use may aggravate constipation...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-07-01
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Series: | Medicina |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/59/7/1331 |