Toxic megacolon.
Toxic megacolon, its incidence, differential diagnosis, and presenting signs and symptoms are reviewed in this article. The typical histologic and radiographic features are described with a review of the potential triggering factors. An outline of requirements for adequate monitoring of the patient with toxic megacolon is provided. The general management and specific medical management are discussed in detail, and the medical outcome with both medical and surgical intervention is reviewed.
Department of Medicine, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York.
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D003106:Colon / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004198:Disease Susceptibility; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008532:Megacolon, Toxic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome