Massive fecal impaction in a patient with osteogenesis imperfecta

The case of a 22 year old male with massive faecal impaction and anorectal mechanical stenosis caused by multiples bone fractures and pelvic deformities secondary to imperfect osteogenesis is reported. The patient was treated with subtotal colectomy and permanent colostomy.

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Published inRevista española de enfermedades digestivas Vol. 85; no. 5; p. 383
Main Authors Bujanda, L, Beguiristain, A, Villar, J M, Medrano, M A, Arana, J, Alvarez-Caperochipi, J, Arenas, J I
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published Spain 01.05.1994
Subjects
Adult
Fecal Impaction - etiology
Fecal Impaction - physiopathology
Humans
Male
Manometry
Osteogenesis Imperfecta - complications
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Summary:The case of a 22 year old male with massive faecal impaction and anorectal mechanical stenosis caused by multiples bone fractures and pelvic deformities secondary to imperfect osteogenesis is reported. The patient was treated with subtotal colectomy and permanent colostomy.
ISSN:1130-0108