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Stercoral Peritonitis Revealing Post-Traumatic Rectal Perforation: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Open abdominal trauma can be complicated by serious digestive injuries, often delayed in their presentation. We report the case of a 49-year-old man, victim of a road traffic accident with hypogastric impact, who presented with stercoral peritonitis secondary to an unrecognized rectal perforation. The initially stable evolution quickly required emergency surgery with rectal suture, peritoneal cleansing and protective colostomy. This case illustrates the importance of early surgical exploration in the face of any clinical doubt after abdominal trauma.

Source: European Journal of Medical and Health Research

DOI: 10.59324/ejmhr.2025.3(4).12

Authors: Maria Benzakour, Iddbaha Youssef, Khalid Khaleq, Laabouli Rida, Fadli Yasser, Majd Abdssamad, Khalid El Hattabi

Institution: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Ibn Rochd

Language: English

Topic: Abdominal Trauma and Injuries

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411675638

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