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Toxic megacolon

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of the diseased segment of the colon with loss of smooth muscle substance, tone and motility. This can lead to further complications as pressure builds up in the colon due to relative fecal stasis including sepsis, intestinal hemorrhage or free perforation and spontaneous decompression.
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The objective of treatment is to decompress the bowel and to prevent swallowed air from further distending the bowel. If decompression is not achieved or the patient does not improve with medical management, surgery is indicated. When surgery is required the recommended procedure is a
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Ausch, C; Madoff, RD; Gnant, M; Rosen, HR; Garcia-Aguilar, J; Hölbling, N; Herbst, F; Buxhofer, V; Holzer, B; Rothenberger, DA; Schiessel, R (March 2006). "Aetiology and surgical management of toxic megacolon".
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Benchimol, EI; Turner, D; Mann, EH; Thomas, KE; et al. (June 2008). "Toxic megacolon in children with inflammatory bowel disease: Clinical and radiographic characteristics".
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Emergency action may be required if severe abdominal pain develops, particularly if it is accompanied by fever, rapid heart rate, tenderness when the abdomen is pressed, bloody
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If the condition does not improve, the risk of death is significant. In case of poor response to conservative therapy, a colectomy is usually required.
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and damage to the colonic wall with unknown toxins breaking down the protective mucosal barrier and exposing the
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Toxic megacolon in a patient with ulcerative colitis: The patient subsequently underwent a colectomy.
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Massively dilated colon with air-fluid level can be seen on abdominal radiograph or CT scan.
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reaction in the colon if megacolon has resulted from active inflammatory bowel disease.
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Swelling of the belly, Pain in the belly, Fever, Rapid heart rate, Shock, Diarrhea.
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Colonoscopy is contraindicated, as it may rupture the dilated colon resulting in
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is an acute form of colonic distension. It is characterized by a very dilated
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reveals abdominal tenderness and possible loss of bowel sounds. An abdominal
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count is usually elevated. Severe sepsis may present with hypothermia or
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Autenrieth, DM; Baumgart, DC (August 2011). "Toxic megacolon".
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Index

Micrograph of pseudomembranous colitis
Micrograph
pseudomembranous colitis
H&E stain
Specialty
Gastroenterology
Symptoms
Complications
Septic shock
Risk factors
Prognosis
Fatal
colon
megacolon
bloating
fever
abdominal pain
shock
complication
inflammatory bowel disease
ulcerative colitis
Crohn's disease
infections
Clostridium difficile
pseudomembranous colitis
congenital
Hirschsprung's disease
Entamoeba histolytica
Shigella
loperamide

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