A new medical device applied in a case of acute fecal impaction with overflow diarrhea: a case report

Huang Q 1 , Zheng F 2 , Wang H 3 , Yang Y 4 , Ma C 5 , Zhu L 6

Affiliations 

  • 1 The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
  • 2 Anorectal Department, Deyang People's Hospital, Deyang, 618000, China
  • 3 General Department, Deyang People's Hospital, Deyang, 618000, China
  • 4 Gastrointestinal Department, Deyang People's Hospital, Deyang, 618000, China
  • 5 Radiology Department, Deyang People's Hospital, Deyang, 618000, China
  • 6 The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China. zlknurse@163.com
J Med Case Rep, 2024 Mar 06;18(1):89.
PMID: 38444013 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-024-04407-4

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Fecal impaction is a digestive system disease, that is most common in the elderly population and becomes more prevalent with increasing age. Manual removal can successfully remove the impaction in 80% of fecal impaction cases. In severe cases, endoscopy and surgery may be necessary.

CASE PRESENTATION: A 78-year-old Han Chinese man living in a nursing home was diagnosed with fecal impaction; his initial symptom was overflow diarrhea, which is a rare occurrence with regard to fecal impaction. Nevertheless, we were able to effectively treat this situation by employing a new medical device that presents a novel method for addressing fecal impaction.

CONCLUSION: Early identification of fecal impaction with atypical symptoms is crucial to provide proper emergency management. A safe and noninvasive treatment method, especially for elderly patients with fecal impaction, should be chosen.

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