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A fecalith mimicking a bladder calculus secondary to an appendicovesical fistula: a case report [PDF]
Annals of Coloproctology, 2023 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.
Mauricio Gonzalez-Urquijo +5 more
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Case report: Stercoral sigmoid colonic perforation with fecal peritonitis
Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, 2010 Chronic constipation can lead to fecal impaction. It can also rarely lead to catastrophic complications like perforation, colonic obstruction, and fecal peritonitis.
Monika Sharma, Anjali Agrawal
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Bulletin of the National Research Centre, 2023 Background Feline obstipation is a clinical condition often manifested by defecation inability that results in fecal impaction. This is frequently associated with a blunt traumatic injury that affects mostly the spine and surrounding structures in the ...
Mohammad Raguib Munif +2 more
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Changes in murine anorectum signaling across the life course [PDF]
, 2018 Background: Increasing age is associated with an increase in the incidence of chronic constipation and fecal impaction. The contribution of the natural aging process to these conditions is not fully understood.
Fidalgo, S. +4 more
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Fecal identification markers impact the feline fecal microbiota
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023 Fecal diagnostics are a mainstay of feline medicine, and fecal identification markers help to distinguish individuals in a multi-cat environment. However, the impact of identification markers on the fecal microbiota are unknown. Given the increased interest in using microbiota endpoints to inform diagnosis and treatment, the objective of this study was
Nora Jean Nealon +15 more
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The Appropriateness of Glycerin Enema in Pediatric Patients Visiting the Emergency Department
Children, 2021 Objectives: We determined whether glycerin enemas were appropriately prescribed in pediatric fecal impaction patients using the Leech score and identified factors that influenced the prescription of glycerin enemas in the pediatric emergency department ...
Min-Jung Kim +4 more
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A nursing assessment tool for adults with fecal incontinence. [PDF]
, 2000 Fecal incontinence affects slightly more than 1% of community-dwelling adults. This article describes an assessment format, with a research basis when available, that has been developed in a specialist nursing clinic in the United Kingdom.
Chelvanayagam, Sonya, Norton, C.
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BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2021 Background Constipation during pregnancy is not uncommon. Usually, this does not warrant extensive evaluation and settles with minor interventions or lifestyle modifications.
Mohamed Rishard +4 more
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Value of Abdominal Radiography, Colonic Transit Time, and Rectal Ultrasound Scanning in the Diagnosis of Idiopathic Constipation in Children:A Systematic Review [PDF]
, 2012 Objective To perform a systematic review evaluating the value of abdominal radiography, colonic transit time (CTT), and rectal ultrasound scanning in the diagnosis of idiopathic constipation in children. Study design Eligible studies were those assessing
Benninga, Marc A. +4 more
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Perforation in a patient with stercoral colitis and diverticulosis: who did it? [PDF]
, 2014 Stercoral colitis with perforation of the colon is an uncommon, yet life-threatening cause of the acute abdomen. No one defining symptom exists for stercoral colitis; it may present asymptomatically or with vague symptoms.
Aaron Gottesman +7 more
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