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| N | % | |
| Clinical presentation | ||
| Constipation | 96 | 62.7 |
| Abdominal/rectal pain | 29 | 19.0 |
| Intestinal obstruction | 26 | 17.0 |
| Rectal perforation | 1 | 0.65 |
| Asymptomatic finding | 1 | 0.65 |
| Diagnostic workup | ||
| Endoscopy | 20 | 13.1 |
| Radiology (X-rays, CT scans) | 20 | 13.1 |
| Treatment | ||
| Manual disimpaction | 106 | 69.3 |
| Surgery | 33 | 21.5 |
| Endoscopy | 5 | 3.3 |
| Conservative measures | 9 | 5.9 |
