This is a case report on a stercoral perforation of the descending colon that was not adequately treated in the first operation. Re-operation was required in order to revise the primary repair site and to remove the impacted fecaloma.
Colon, Descending

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Colon, Descending* ; Leiomyosarcoma*

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Carcinoma, Renal Cell* ; Colon, Descending* ; Neoplasm Metastasis*

Humans ; Colon, Descending ; Dendritic Cell Sarcoma, Follicular

Percutaneous cecostomy is an uncommon procedure but is reported as an effective temporising measure to achieve acute decompression of bowel obstruction. It has been reported as a safe procedure in the setting of bowel obstruction providing relief of symptoms. The insertion of a cecostomy in the distal colon is not routinely advised as it will not allow passage of formed faeces. Cases of antegrade stenting of proximal colonic obstruction via cecostomy have been described; however, antegrade stenting of the distal colon from access in the ascending colon can be technically challenging. We describe a case of a percutaneous colostomy inserted temporally at the splenic flexure, which provided close access to an obstructing descending colonic tumour, allowing definitive management with placement of a colonic stent. This technical feasibility case provides evidence that a temporary cecostomy placed in the distal colon can be performed as a measure to facilitate definitive management.
Cecostomy ; Colon* ; Colon, Ascending ; Colon, Descending ; Colon, Transverse ; Colostomy ; Decompression ; Stents*

BACKGROUND/AIMS: The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of an intraoperative colonoscopy for a single stage operation in patients with a left-side colon cancer obstruction. METHODS: From September 1999 to August 2002, 62 patients (mean age=61+/-14 year old, M:F=30:32) underwent an intraoperative colonoscopy during a single stage operation for a left side colon cancer. Intraoperative colonic irrigation method and colonoscopy with NICI (new intraoperative colonic irrigator, MITech Co., Ltd, Seoul, Korea) were used. RESULTS: The locations of the left-side colon cancers were the rectum in 33 (53.2%), sigmoid colon in 20 (32.3%), and descending colon in 9 (14.5%). Synchronous polyps were found in 31 patients (50%). Six patients (9.7%) had a synchronous colon cancer and 2 (3.2%) had a high grade dysplasia. Of these 62 patients, 11 (17.7%) required more extensive surgery than dictated by the primary tumor. Altered operative methods were a total colectomy in 2 patients, an extended resection in 8 patients, and a wedge resection in 1 patient. CONCULSIONS: An intraoperative colonoscopy in patients with a left-side colon cancer is a useful adjunct in diagnosing a synchronous lesions, which should allow a more appropriate surgical procedure.
Colectomy ; Colon* ; Colon, Descending ; Colon, Sigmoid ; Colonic Neoplasms* ; Colonoscopy* ; Humans ; Polyps ; Rectum ; Seoul

BACKGROUND/AIMS: The purpose of this study was to discover the physiologic difference of a postprandial motor response in different segments of the colon between patients with irritable bowel syndrome and healthy subjects. METHODS: Irritable bowel syndrome patients are categorized into three groups according to their main symptoms; loose stool-dominant (A, n=5), abdominal pain-dominant (B, n=5), constipation-dominant (C, n=6) and the normal control group (n=5). The intraluminal pressure activity was measured with a colonoscopically positioned multilumen manometric catheter. The change of the colonic motility index (MI) is presented as a percent change (mean+/-SE%) over the basal period in response to a meal. RESULTS: 1) In the transverse, descending and sigmoid colon of healthy subjects, the percentage changes in the basal MI during the first 30 min after the meal are significantly increased (p < 0.05-0.01). 2) In the sigmoid colon, the percentage changes in the basal MI during the first 30 min after the meal were 62+/-18 in A, 29+/-18 in B, 12+/-8 in C and 306+/-102% in heathy subjects respectively, which shows a significant difference between the MI of control and healthy subjects (p < 0.05). 3) In B and C, the percentage changes in the basal MI during the first 30 min after the meal in the descending colon were 105+/-38, 11+/-7, respectively, which shows a significant difference between the two groups (p < 0.05). In A and C, the percentage changes in the basal MI during the first 30 min after the meal in the sigmoid colon was 62+/-18, 12+/-8, respectively, which shows a significant change between the two groups (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: This study suggests that postprandial intraluminal pressure differences play a role in the pathophysiology of irritable bowel syndrome.
Catheters ; Colon* ; Colon, Descending ; Colon, Sigmoid ; Humans ; Irritable Bowel Syndrome* ; Meals ; Motor Activity*

Malignant colonic obstruction can lead an emergency operation for decompression, and this can cause post-operative complications due to poor bowel preparation. Self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) insertion is useful for avoiding an emergency operation and unnecessary complications. However, SEMS insertion for dual malignant colonic obstructions is very rare. We report here on a case of two SEMS that were inserted in dual malignant colonic obstructions caused by synchronous colon cancer. A 66-year-old man visited our hospital due to abdominal distension. Sigmoidoscopy and an abdominopelvic computerized tomographic (CT) scan revealed synchronous colon cancer at the splenic flexure and distal descending colon with dual obstruction. The initial SEMS insertion on the descending colon was not effective for decompression due to the proximal obstruction. After the second SEMS insertion on the splenic flexure through the first stent, all the signs and symptoms due to obstruction disappeared. SEMS insertion is considered to be useful for treating dual malignant colonic obstruction caused synchronous colon cancer.
Aged ; Colon ; Colon, Descending ; Colon, Transverse ; Colonic Neoplasms ; Decompression ; Emergencies ; Humans ; Sigmoidoscopy ; Stents

The condition of an idiopathically dilated colon appears to be clinically heterogenous, very uncommon, and subsequently often poorly managed. Recently, one case of idiopathic megacolon presented by constipation was investigated. The patient was abruptly constipated 6 months prior to the hospital visit. The results of a barium enema and colonoscopy were nonspecific. On plain abdominal radiographs, the ascending and transverse colon were markedly dilated, and the descending colon was not visible. During the conservative management, which included laxative and prokinetic medication, the clinical symptoms and the colonic dilatations on plain radiographs were reduced, and discharged. After that however, repetitive admissions due to abdominal distension and constipation ensued, and therefore a total colectomy was performed in order to improve the patient's quality of life.
Barium ; Colectomy ; Colon ; Colon, Descending ; Colon, Transverse ; Colonoscopy ; Constipation* ; Dilatation ; Enema ; Humans ; Megacolon* ; Quality of Life

The condition of an idiopathically dilated colon appears to be clinically heterogenous, very uncommon, and subsequently often poorly managed. Recently, one case of idiopathic megacolon presented by constipation was investigated. The patient was abruptly constipated 6 months prior to the hospital visit. The results of a barium enema and colonoscopy were nonspecific. On plain abdominal radiographs, the ascending and transverse colon were markedly dilated, and the descending colon was not visible. During the conservative management, which included laxative and prokinetic medication, the clinical symptoms and the colonic dilatations on plain radiographs were reduced, and discharged. After that however, repetitive admissions due to abdominal distension and constipation ensued, and therefore a total colectomy was performed in order to improve the patient's quality of life.
Barium ; Colectomy ; Colon ; Colon, Descending ; Colon, Transverse ; Colonoscopy ; Constipation* ; Dilatation ; Enema ; Humans ; Megacolon* ; Quality of Life