Massive Fecaloma Dissolved by Coca-Cola: A Case Report - PubMed
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- #Coca-Cola enema
- #Constipation treatment
- #Fecaloma
- An 82-year-old woman with multiple chronic conditions presented with acute abdominal pain and inability to pass stool, diagnosed with a 12.2 cm fecaloma via CT scan.
- Conservative treatments like polyethylene glycol, senna, mineral oil, and enemas failed to resolve the fecaloma.
- Two 1-liter Classic Coca-Cola enemas dissolved the fecaloma, resolved symptoms, restored bowel function, and prevented surgery.
- This case adds evidence that Coca-Cola enemas can be effective for fecalomas refractory to standard conservative management.
- The report suggests Coca-Cola, traditionally used for gastric bezoars, may serve as an adjunct treatment for difficult fecalomas.