2. Perforation of the Colon and Rectum

Spontaneous Perforation of Rectosigmoid Colon

Spontaneous perforation of the sigmoid colon or rectom is defined as a sudden perforation of the colon in the absence of diseases such as tumors, diverticulosis or external injury. It is a very rare finding, and if neglected, results in severe peritonitis and high mortality. The causes of this rare condition are numerous, and in this case it might be due to the chronic constipation induced by a...

A Stercoral Perforation of the Rectum

A stercoral perforation of the rectum due to a fecaloma is a rare disease with a high mortality rate. Although multiple case reports of colonic perforations have been published, the data regarding rectal perforations are limited. This case report will highlight one such case of a stercoral rectal perforation that was successfully treated with a laparoscopic operation.

Perforation of the rectum or colon in infancy due to enema.

tile introduction into the rectum of cornpressed air, foreign bodies, sigmoidoscopes, enema tips, cleansing enemas and diagnostic barium encmas. 4 Zhcutlin and associates’ in 1952 reported three cases of pcnfonation of the colon after barium enema and reviewed 50 others which were compiled from a questionnaire sent to 100 teaching centers of radiology. They commented on the infrequency of the c...

Lymphoma of the colon and rectum.

Lymphomatous involvement of the colon and rectum may occur either as a localized entity or as a manifestation of generalized lymphoma. It is important to distinguish between primary and secondary colorectal lymphoma as the natural history and management of the two conditions differs significantly. Colorectal lymphoma is a rare condition although several major series have been published as well ...

Polyps of the colon and rectum.