Toxic_megacolon Toxic_megacolon

Toxic megacolon - Definition and Overview

Toxic megacolon is characterized by loss of tone and dilatation in the colon.

Seen in

  • ulcerative colitis

treatment

complete bowel rest

  • corticosteroids
  • surgery

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