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An unusual case of abdominal compartment syndrome from a massive faecaloma

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Severe constipation is a frequent presentation but progression into a life-threatening acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is few and far between. This case highlights the typical physiological manifestations of ACS and the immediate benefits of correcting these physiological imbalances through the disimpaction of a massive faecaloma. Furthermore, in adult patients with a history of colonic dysmotility, adult Hirschsprung's disease should be considered.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjac348

Authors: Fred Jui-Ju Chuang, Aaron Er-Wynn Lim, Michelle Louise Cooper, Phillip Townend, David James Parker

Institutions: Gold Coast Hospital, Gold Coast Health

Language: English

Topic: Muscle and Compartmental Disorders

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $903