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

Author:

Huang Qin,Zheng Fan,Wang Hongxia,Yang Yong,Ma Chun,Zhu LikunORCID

Abstract

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.

Funder

Deyang Science and Technology Bureau

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

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