From fecal impaction to colon perforation.
Am J Nurs
; 111(8): 38-43; quiz 44-5, 2011 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-21795932
ABSTRACT
The authors present the case of an elderly, nonverbal nursing home resident with dementia who developed fecal impaction, despite interventions such as enema. Subsequent stercoral perforation of the sigmoid colon resulted in peritonitis, sepsis, and death. The authors discuss colon perforation as a result of fecal impaction, as well as the difficulties of pain assessment and communication in patients with dementia.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enfermedades del Colon
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Impactación Fecal
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Enfermedad de Alzheimer
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Perforación Intestinal
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Nurs
Año:
2011
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos