Stercoral Perforation of the Sigmoid Colon
Constipation is prevalent among geriatrics living in nursing homes. This is a problem particularly among those with limited mobility and under multiple medications for various illnesses. We report a patient who suffered a stercoral perforation of the rectosigmoid colon as a direct complication of co...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taiwan Society of Geriatric Emergency and Critical Medicine (TSGECM)
2008-12-01
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Series: | International Journal of Gerontology |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1873959809700134 |