Audrey A Keim, Ronna L Campbell, Aidan F Mullan, Megan L McElhinny, Jessica Monas, Alexander S Finch, Kellie L Mathis, Rachel A Lindor
STUDY OBJECTIVE: Stercoral colitis is inflammation of the bowel wall caused by fecal impaction. Despite reported high morbidity and risk of perforation, little research assessing outcomes is available. This study characterizes the presentation, management, and outcomes of emergency department patients with stercoral colitis. METHODS: We performed a retrospective chart review of ED patients with stercoral colitis identified on computed tomography (CT) scan. Of 814, 522 visits to multiple EDs across the US, 269 met the inclusion criteria...
March 23, 2023: Annals of Emergency Medicine