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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.Entities:
Keywords: Fecal impaction; constipation
Year: 2005 PMID: 20011351 PMCID: PMC2780143 DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-870893
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Colon Rectal Surg ISSN: 1530-9681