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Clinical Management Issues, 2014 Toxic megacolon is a severe complication of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) with a high percentage of mortality. The mainstay of treatment is currently represented by medical management, while surgical intervention is indicated in patients not ...
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JBN (Jurnal Bedah Nasional)Background: Toxic megacolon is a life-threatening condition characterized by extreme colonic dilation and systemic toxicity. It often results from underlying inflammatory bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis, or infectious colitis. Early recognition
Ridho Kurnianda +2 more
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Asian Journal of Surgery, 2004 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 after irrational antibiotic treatment of pregnat patient with Covid 19: Case report [PDF]
Hospital Pharmacology, 2022 Introduction: Optimal management of toxic megacolon as a consequence of Cl. difficile colitis is still matter of controversy, as well as timing of available therapeutic modalities. In this article we report a case of severe C.
Maksić Mladen M. +7 more
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Clostridioides difficile infection leading to fulminant colitis with toxic megacolon. [PDF]
Autops Case Rep, 2023 Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is the culprit of millions of nosocomial infections in the United States. Programsthat successfully decrease its incidence, therefore, render cost savings for the healthcare system.
Rajack F, Medford S, Naab T.
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Toxic megacolon: A rare presentation and novel treatment. [PDF]
JPGN RepAbstract 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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TOXIC MEGACOLON AS THE FIRST MANIFESTATION OF ULCERATIVE COLITIS – A CASE REPORT
Slovenska pediatrijaAcute 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 Three Case Presentation. [PDF]
J Crit Care Med (Targu Mures), 2017 Introduction: Toxic megacolon is a life-threatening disease and is one of the most serious complications of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), usually needing prompt surgical intervention. Early diagnosis and adequate medical treatment are mandatory.
Dumitru IM +3 more
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The Classification and Surgical Treatments in Adult Hirschsprung’s Disease: A Retrospective Study
Frontiers in Medicine, 2022 PurposeTo explore the treatments and short-term effects of different types of adult Hirschsprung’s disease.Methods89 patients treated in Shanghai Changhai Hospital were retrospectively analyzed.
Shengzhe Ma +9 more
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Pseudomembranous Colitis Presenting with Dual Colonic Perforation in a 15 Year Old Female- A Rare Case Rreport [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Colorectal Research, 2022 Pseudomembranous colitis is an undesirable complication of C difficle infection. C difficle, although a part of normal gut flora, can become a nuisance and cause varying degrees of colitis, given the opportunity of a conducive host environment ...
Nida Khan +4 more
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