A Stercoral Perforation of the Rectum
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چکیده
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.
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دوره 29 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013