Bicycle accident injuries.

Bicycle accidents in 210 patients are analysed. Ages ranged from 1 to 59 years (mean 14.5 years) with a male predominance.

Spontaneous rupture and stercoral perforation of the colon. A case report.

A case of ruptured colon and massive faecal contamination of the peritoneal cavity after a difficult bowel movement is presented. A perforated peptic ulcer was suspected but a rupture of the rectosigmoid colon was found at operation. Surgical management included resection of the affected colon, proximal colostomy and closure of the distal end of the bowel.