[Successful Removal of Hard Sigmoid Fecaloma Using Endoscopic Cola Injection].

Abstract

Colorectal fecaloma is hardening of feces into lumps of varying size that is much harder in consistency than a fecal impaction. Complications of colorectal fecaloma include ulceration, bleeding, perforation and obstruction of the colon. Most fecalomas are successfully removed by conservative treatment with laxatives, enemas and rectal evacuation to relieve fecal impaction. When conservative treatments have failed, a surgical intervention may be needed. Herein, we report a case of 4.7 cm sized sigmoid fecaloma showing no response to conservative treatments that was successfully removed by endoscopic fragmentation with Coca-Cola injection instead of surgery.

• Authors: Jong Jin Lee, Jeong Wook Kim
• Journal: The Korean journal of gastroenterology = Taehan Sohwagi Hakhoe chi (Korean J Gastroenterol) Vol. 66 Issue 1 Pg. 46-9 (Jul 2015) ISSN: 2233-6869 [Electronic] Korea (South)
• PMID: 26194129 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Laxatives

Topics

• Adult
• Cola (chemistry)
• Colon, Sigmoid
• Colonoscopy
• Fecal Impaction (drug therapy)
• Female
• Humans
• Laxatives (therapeutic use)
• Radiography, Abdominal
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed