Restorative proctocolectomy for Chagasic megacolon.
Chagas' disease is endemic in South America, affecting several million people. Megacolon, the commonest intestinal manifestation, causes severe constipation and usually requires surgery. We report a case which was treated by restorative proctocolectomy. We believe this to be a useful new technique in the treatment of this condition.
MacSweeney
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Gastrointestinal Unit, Charing Cross Hospital, London, England, UK.
Shankar
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Theodorou
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D000328:Adult; D014355:Chagas Disease / Q000150:complications*; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008531:Megacolon / Q000469:parasitology / Q000601:surgery*; D016737:Proctocolectomy, Restorative