Sterocoral Colitis: A Serious Complication of Constipation

March 1, 2021
JAMDA

Stercoral colitis is a rare inflammatory colitis resulting from fecal impaction. The obstructing fecaloma compromises colonic blood supply by increasing intraluminal colonic pressure, leading to inflammation and ulceration or ischemia. Our Case demonstrated the potential for rapid clinical deterioration resulting from this condition.