Bilateral hydronephrosis due to fecaloma in an elderly woman

J Clin Gastroenterol. 2000 Apr;30(3):311-3. doi: 10.1097/00004836-200004000-00022.

Abstract

By computer search of the literature, we found few cases of hydronephrosis due to fecal impaction. Because such a complication is extremely rare, we describe an 81-year-old woman with dementia, gallstones, arterial hypertension, and diverticulosis of the sigma who was hospitalized for severe constipation, fecaloma, and bilateral hydronephrosis. Through simultaneous lavage by two rectal tubes and manual disimpaction of fecaloma, bilateral hydronephrosis was resolved. We also briefly review the appropriate literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cathartics / therapeutic use
  • Enema
  • Fecal Impaction / complications*
  • Fecal Impaction / diagnosis
  • Fecal Impaction / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydronephrosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Hydronephrosis / etiology*
  • Hydronephrosis / therapy
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Cathartics