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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 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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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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Giant Fecalith Causing Near Intestinal Obstruction and Rectal Ischemia
Case Reports in Gastroenterology, 2017 Fecal impaction if left untreated can lead to the hardening of stools and the formation of fecalith. Fecaliths rarely cause serious complications and are usually managed conservatively.
Sofia Nigar +3 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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Revista de Gastroenterología de México, 2020 Resumen: Introducción y objetivo: El dolor abdominal en niños es causa frecuente de consulta en el servicio de urgencias. Un grupo importante se compone de pacientes con estreñimiento crónico y coproestasis.
S. Torres Molina +4 more
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Colonoscopic Laxative Instillation for the Fecal-loaded Colon: A Case Series*
Journal of Coloproctology, 2023 Context Postoperative, critically ill, and elderly patients often have fecal loading or impaction. In a few such patients, disimpaction of fecalomas and colon cleansing are difficult. Bowel obstruction, megacolon, lower gastrointestinal bleeding, and gut
Suhas D. Wagle, Aneeta S. Wagle
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Arquivos de Gastroenterologia, 2006 RACIONAL: O megacólon é uma doença freqüente no nosso meio e abordado na urgência pelas suas complicações como fecalomas, volvos e perfurações. As úlceras de estases nos megacólons contribuem como prováveis sítios de perfurações OBJETIVO: Comparar as ...
Augusto Diogo-Filho +3 more
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Fecal Impaction Resulting from Long-term Administration of Anticholinergic Drugs in an Older Woman
Journal of Hospital General MedicineWe report a case of fecal impaction resulting from long-term anticholinergic drug use. Conservative treatment was initiated, and all oral medications were discontinued. After defecation was monitored, improvement in abdominal symptoms was noted.
Kan Takahashi, Ryu Fukase, Yudai Suzuki
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