Stercoral Perforation Requiring Subtotal Colectomy in a Patient on Methadone Maintenance Therapy. (17th June 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sakharpe, A.; Lee, Y. K.; Park, G.; Dy, V.
• Other Names: Nikfarjam M. Academic Editor.; Strzelczyk J. M. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in surgery. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-06-17
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative; General Surgery; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/176143
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6900

Abstract

Abstract : Stercoral perforation of the colon is a rare but serious complication of chronic constipation. We present a case of stercoral perforation requiring subtotal colectomy in a 41-year-old female who had been on methadone maintenance for a history of long-term intravenous heroin use. Our case highlights the importance of prompt and thorough surgical intervention in the successful treatment of this rare condition.