| Spontaneous perforation of the colon clinical review of five episodes in four patients. | |
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PMID: 22334860 Owner: NLM Status: PubMed-not-MEDLINE |
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Spontaneous perforation of the colon is rare and is classified as "Idiopathic" and "Stercoral." Four patients with a total of 5 episodes of spontaneous perforation of the large bowel treated at the department of surgery, Rustaq hospital over the past 5 years are presented in this study as well as a literature review of clinical and pathological characteristics of each case. Spontaneous perforation of the colon should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients with acute peritonitis and free gas under the diaphragm. The condition is usually associated with chronic constipation and the use of NSAIDs. Early surgical intervention reduces morbidity and mortality. |
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Authors:
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Sabah Al Shukry |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Oman medical journal Volume: 24 ISSN: 1999-768X ISO Abbreviation: Oman Med J Publication Date: 2009 Apr |
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Created Date: 2012-02-15 Completed Date: 2012-10-02 Revised Date: 2013-02-27 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101526350 Medline TA: Oman Med J Country: Oman |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 137-41 Citation Subset: - |
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Department of Surgery, Rustaq Hospital, South Batina, Sultanate of Oman. |
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