The Extremes of Constipation: A Case of Stercoral Perforation From Fecal Impaction in a Teenager

Stercoral perforation is a rare sequela of poorly controlled constipation that more commonly seen in older, bedridden patients than pediatric patients. We present the case 13-year-old patient requiring divided sigmoid colostomy following rectal perforation, one few examples literature stercoral from chronic constipation. The current report highlights importance appropriate treatment functional at onset and life-threatening complications can occur without follow-up.