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Spontaneous colonic rupture related to the segmental absence of muscularis propria in an adult

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Colonic perforation is a medical emergency that may be fatal if surgery cannot be performed in a timely manner. Colonic rupture in adults is caused by primary (idiopathic) and secondary factors. Although the segmental absence of muscularis propria (SAMP) is a recognized cause of secondary colonic rupture in neonates and infants, few cases have been reported in adults. Here, we present the case of a large colonic rupture caused by SAMP in a 60-year-old woman and a review of the literature. We suggest that SAMP should be included in the differential diagnosis of large perforation and/or periperforation membranous thinning of the colonic wall in adults.

Source: Tzu Chi Medical Journal

DOI: 10.4103/tcmj.tcmj_143_17

Authors: Mei-Chung Chin, Chih-En Tseng, Shih-Pin Lin, Hou-Chi Huang

Institutions: Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Tzu Chi University

Language: English

Topic: Congenital gastrointestinal and neural anomalies

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2803421085