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Blowhole Colostomy for Clostridium difficile-Associated Toxic Megacolon [PDF]
We present the case of a 58-year-old man who underwent urgent blowhole colostomy for toxic megacolon (TM) secondary to Clostridium difficile infection (CDI).
Jeroen Kerstens +3 more
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Clostridioides difficile infection leading to fulminant colitis with toxic megacolon
Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is the culprit of millions of nosocomial infections in the United States. Programs that successfully decrease its incidence, therefore, render cost savings for the healthcare system.
Fareed Rajack +2 more
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We report a case of toxic megacolon associated with fulminant pseudomembranous colitis. A 72-year-old woman was admitted with severe dehydration and shock.
Masashi Haraguchi +3 more
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TOXIC MEGACOLON AS THE FIRST MANIFESTATION OF ULCERATIVE COLITIS – A CASE REPORT
Acute severe ulcerative colitis (ASUC) can be a life-threatening disease if it is not recognised in time. It can lead to complications such as toxic megacolon (TM) and intestinal perforation.
Maksim Bešić, Darja Urlep Žužej
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Toxic megacolon: A rare presentation and novel treatment. [PDF]
Abstract A 14‐year‐old male presented with toxic megacolon (TM). Stool culture and rectal biopsies ruled out Clostridium difficile infection and Hirschsprung disease, respectively. Anorectal manometry ruled out anal achalasia as rectoanal inhibitory reflex elicited a normal resting pressure.
Davis AP, Schuh JM, Bitong J, Wagner AJ.
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Outcomes of <i>Clostridium difficile</i> Infection in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample, 2016-2020. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive lung disease with poor prognosis. Patients with IPF are frequently exposed to risk factors for Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), such as advanced age, antibiotic use, and gastric acid suppression.
Szeto CH +6 more
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First reported case of afatinib-associated toxic megacolon [PDF]
We report the first case of toxic megacolon associated with afatinib use, which is a potentially fatal complication, with risks of colonic perforation. In this case, the condition improved on stopping afatnib. Clinicians need to be alert of this rare but
Lam, DCL, Kwok, WC, Tam, TCC
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Fatal Toxic Megacolon in a Child of Hirschsprung Disease [PDF]
Hirschsprung disease (HD) in late childhood is uncommon and often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. However, in a patient with Hirschsprung disease, of greater significance is the occurrence of life threatening enterocolitis. In its more severe form, this is
Shiwani R Garg +3 more
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In an interesting investigation by Khoury-Hanold et al. (1), genital infection of mice with herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV1) were reported to cause multiple pelvic organ involvement and obstruction.
Arun Chaudhury +14 more
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COVID-19 and Fulminant Clostridium difficile Colitis Co-Infection
The development of Clostridium difficile infection in COVID-19 patients is an understudied complication of the disease. Herein, we present the case of a 46-year-old man who developed severe healthcare-associated C.
Abdul Ahad Ehsan Sheikh +5 more
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