Self-inflicted sigmoid colon perforation - Report of a case

Marc I. Schwarzman; Fadi F. Attiyeh

doi:10.1007/BF02555678

Self-inflicted sigmoid colon perforation - Report of a case

Marc I. Schwarzman, Fadi F. Attiyeh

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Abstract

A rare, if not unique, case of sigmoid colon perforation by a balloon, self-inserted transanally, is described. Mechanical properties of the sigmoid colon make it prone to rupture by pneumatic distention. Management depends on amount of peritoneal contamination, timing, and associated injury. With prompt surgery, isolated traumatic sigmoid colon perforations have a good prognosis.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	199-202
Number of pages	4
Journal	Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
Volume	27
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02555678
State	Published - Mar 1984
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Intracolonic balloon
Self-inflicted colonic trauma
Sigmoid colon distention and rupture
Transanal foreign body
Traumatic sigmoid colon perforation

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