Fecoliths cause many complications in pregnancy, such as dystocia, rupture uterus, and malpresentation. Obstructed labor due to a fecolith in the rectum and colon is very rare. We are presenting a case of obstructed labor and malpresentation caused by a large fecolith.
Holt WA, Hendricks CH. Dysfunctional labor due to fecal impaction. Obstet Gynecol 1969 Oct;34(4):502-505.
Grossmann EM, Kaminski DL, Amon E, Longo WE. Idiopathic megarectum complicating pregnancy: report of a case. Am J Gastroenterol 2000 Oct;95(10):2969-2972.
Resta P, Nardelli GB, Mincato C, De Bastiani BM. Hirschsprung's disease and pregnancy: a case report. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 1979 Feb;9(1):51-53.
Longo SA, Moore RC, Canzoneri BJ, Robichaux A. Gastrointestinal conditions during pregnancy. Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2010 Jun;23(2):80-89.
Cullen G, O'Donoghue D. Constipation and pregnancy. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol 2007;21(5):807-818.
