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Spontaneous seromuscular laceration of the sigmoid colon: a case report

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Injury to bowel can result in high morbidity and death. Bowel injuries typically occur after external trauma to the abdomen. Bowel injury in the absence of external trauma is rare. Here, we report a 36-year-old male presenting with a sigmoid colon laceration likely due to long-standing constipation.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.396

Authors: Courtney Pollard, Ryan B. Fransman, Timothy A. Jessie, Gregory Gurfinchel

Institution: MedStar Harbor Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Abdominal Trauma and Injuries

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,820