ABSTRACT
Fecal impaction is a common gastrointestinal problem and a potential source of major morbidity. Prompt identification and treatment minimize the risks of complications. Treatment options include manual extraction and proximal or distal washout. Following treatment, possible etiologies should be sought and preventive therapy instituted.
KEYWORDS
Fecal impaction - constipation
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Farshid AraghizadehM.D.
Department of Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center
2500 N. State St., Jackson, MS 39216
Email: faraghizadeh@surgery.umsmed.edu
