A rare cause in the differential diagnosis of abdominal pain: stercoral colitis

Abstract

Stercoral colitis is a rare and often fatal complication of constipation. Diagnosis of stercoral colitis is made in only 10% of patients before surgery. A 45-yearold female presented to the emergency department with abdominal pain and constipation. Computerized abdominal tomography was suitable with the diagnosis of stercoral colitis. Stercoral colitis complications are related to high mortality and morbidity. Early diagnosis and treatment should be started. We have presented a rare case of “stercoral colitis” and have observed the diagnosis and treatment methods in the light of literature information.