Stercoral Colitis and Fecal Impaction


KEY FACTS

Terminology

  • Hardened and impacted mass of feces that cannot be passed and obstructs colonic lumen

  • Stercoral ulceration

    • Pressure necrosis of bowel lumen by fecal mass

You're Reading a Preview

Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles

Become membership

If you are a member. Log in here