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Spontaneous Transvaginal Sigmoid Colon Evisceration and Sepsis From Complete Procidentia

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Transvaginal bowel evisceration is an exceptionally rare event. Most reported cases are of small bowel evisceration in postmenopausal women who have undergone hysterectomy. CASE: Here, we report an isolated case of complete procidentia and spontaneous sigmoid colon evisceration leading to sepsis in an 89-year-old woman with no surgical history. CONCLUSIONS: We highlight the risk factors, clinical presentation, and treatment options for this unique multidisciplinary emergency.

Source: Urogynecology

DOI: 10.1097/spv.0000000000000611

Authors: Alexandra M. Schefter, John Fischer, Britt K. Erickson

Institution: University of Minnesota

Language: English

Topic: Pelvic floor disorders treatments

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development