Zilberstein B, Mittelstaedt W E, Domene C E, Pinotti M, Pinotti H W
Arq Gastroenterol. 1985 Oct-Dec;22(4):182-5.
Spontaneous perforation of the colon without obstruction is related to intestinal and extra intestinal diseases, mainly gynecological procedures. Its etiology is unknown, and there are many theories. Because of its diagnosis peculiarities, as well as its rarity, and mainly the severity of the disease, the authors describe three cases, relating the necessity of early diagnosis and correct surgical treatment.