Open AccessGiant fecaloma complicated by hydronephrosis and obstructive pyelonephritis (case report)
Author(s) -
Andrey Yudin,
E. A. Yumatova,
E. A. Marina,
A. I. Rudaya
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
medicinskaâ vizualizaciâ
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2408-9516
pISSN - 1607-0763
DOI - 10.24835/1607-0763-2019-2-62-70
Subject(s) - fecal impaction , hydronephrosis , medicine , chronic constipation , intensive care medicine , constipation , impaction , pediatrics , disease , surgery , urinary system
Fecal impaction is a common and potentially dangerous disease that occurs in all age groups with a frequency of approximately 15%. Children, the elderly and people with disabilities are considered the most vulnerable. It is a complex diagnostic and therapeutic problem. Coprostasis usually occurs in conditions of chronic or severe constipation, anatomical anorectal abnormalities, and neurogenic or functional gastrointestinal disorders. Fecalomas are one of the manifestations of coprostasis and can lead to a large range of complications. Only knowledge of possible complications and their timely diagnosis can prevent the development of life-threatening conditions. In our work, we present the case of giant fecaloma, complicated by hydronephrosis and obstructive pyelonephritis.