Spontaneous rupture of the sigmoid colon in a patient with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. 
A case of spontaneous rupture of the colon in a young man with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is described.  Although this presentation of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is rare, it can be catastrophic.  Surgery was not performed until 24 hours after presentation.  Laparotomy showed two small ruptures of the sigmoid colon, and a left colectomy and colostomy were performed.  The patient did well postoperatively.