Colonic Perforation: A Medical Complication

Prague Med Rep. 2017;118(2-3):100-104. doi: 10.14712/23362936.2017.10.

Abstract

Hypothyroidism is a common comorbidity that on acute presentation is often overlooked. It can be an easily managed condition; however non-compliance can have severe consequences. In the presented case it was requirement for emergency surgery that resulted in stoma formation. This case is a first example of the need to include patient's decision making process with regards to medication adherence in the setting of chronic disease.

Keywords: Constipation; Hartmann’s procedure; Hypothyroidism; Sigmoid perforation; Thyroid.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Constipation / complications*
  • Constipation / etiology
  • Constipation / surgery
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / surgery
  • Humans
  • Hypothyroidism / complications*
  • Intestinal Perforation / etiology*
  • Intestinal Perforation / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Compliance