Stercoral Ulcer Presenting in a Patient with Cauda Equina Syndrome Secondary to Postoperative Epidural Hematoma

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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Main Authors: Min-Seok Kang, In-Seok Son, Suk-Ha Lee, Tae-Hoon Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
stercoral ulcer
cauda equina syndrome
postoperative
epidural hematoma
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/59/7/1331

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