Fecal Impaction
Title: | Fecal Impaction |
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Description: |
Fecal impaction; drawing showing a mass of dark brown stool in the last part of the colon and in the rectum. The stomach, small intestine, and anus are also shown. Fecal impaction is a serious condition in which a mass of dry, hard stool blocks the colon or rectum. It can be life threatening and requires immediate medical attention. |
Topics/Categories: | Anatomy -- Digestive/Gastrointestinal System |
Type: | Color, Medical Illustration (JPEG format) |
Source: | National Cancer Institute |
Creator: | Terese Winslow (Illustrator) |
AV Number: | CDR815226 |
Date Created: | March 18, 2024 |
Date Added: | July 25, 2024 |
Reuse Restrictions: |
Yes - This image is copyright protected. Any use of this image is subject to prevailing copyright laws. U.S. Government has reuse rights. Please contact the rights holder of this image for permission requests.
Rights holder: Terese Winslow Email: terese@teresewinslow.com |