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FROG (Frequency Rates, mOrbidities and timinGs) of Surgical Interventions for UC: A Protocol for an International, Multi‐Centre, Retrospective Cohort Study on Frequency Rates, Morbidities and Timings of Surgical Interventions for Ulcerative Colitis

JCC Plus, Volume 1, Issue 3, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Background The surgical journey of patients diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) typically begins with an index colectomy, which may be followed by restorative procedures or further operations due to complications. Variation in surgical strategies exists, impacting patient outcomes.
Orestis Argyriou, Itai Ghersin, Guy Worley, Phil Tozer, Ailsa Hart, Kapil Sahnan   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A patient who survived total colonic ulcerative colitis surinfected by cytomegalovirus complicated by toxic megacolon and disseminated intravascular coagulation [PDF]

, 2005
peer reviewedThe authors report the case of a patient aged 60-year-old who survived ulcerative colitis complicated by toxic megacolon and disseminated intravascular coagulation.
Detroz, Bernard, Belaiche, Jacques, Delvenne, Philippe, Reenaers, Catherine, Detry, Olivier, Meurisse, Michel, Laurent, S.   +6 more
core   +1 more source

060. Chronic Megacolon with Recto Vaginal Fistulo Associated with Atresia Ani: A 26-Year History and Case Report

JBN (Jurnal Bedah Nasional)
Background: Large bowel obstruction and megacolon formation with rectovaginal fistule ascociated with atresia ani is rare. abnormal colon dilatation that falls into one of three categories: toxic, chronic, or acute.
I Gede Ryan Arditayasa, Gede Eka Rusdi Antara   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Colostomy with Vancomycin Administration as an Effective Treatment for Toxic Megacolon Associated with Fulminant Pseudomembranous Colitis: A Case Report

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, Ko Komuta, Junichiro Furui, Takashi Kanematsu   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Radiology of acute toxic megacolon

, 2018
A case is described in which the transition from acute idiopathic ulcerative colitis to acute toxic megacolon was followed radioJogically, and the features which indicate the development of this dangerous complication are identified.S. Afr. Med.
Werbeloff, L, Marks, IN, Bank, S, Werbeloff, L., Marks, I.N., Novis, B, Bank, S., Novis, B.   +7 more
core  

Antibiotic-associated fulminant pseudomembranous colitis without toxic megacolon.

, 1992
Presented is a middle-aged male who developed a fulminant case of antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis characterized by leukocytosis, hypoalbuminemia, ascites, and anasarca without toxic megacolon.
Volpe, R J, Phillips, W S, Sweeney, W B, Herman, B E, Vargo, J   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Recommendations for the management of Clostridioides difficile infection in adults and comparison with updated ACG, ESCMID and IDSA/SHEA guidelines

Family Medicine & Primary Care Review
Clostridioides difficile infection is the most common cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. IDSA/SHEA, ESCMID and ACG updated the clinical practice guidelines for CDI in 2021. This paper is an attempt to summarize these guidelines.
Mateusz Piotr Baran, Jarosław Drobnik, Mária Belovičová, Štefánia Moricová, Piotr Pobrotyn   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Toxic megacolon: physiopathologic mechanism and surgical choices

, 1989
Toxic megacolon is the most dreadful complication arising in patients affected with inflammatory bowel diseases. Its incidence is rather rare, bur mortality rate is significantly high (about 40% of cases).
GENTILE, MAURIZIO, Mazzeo F., BUCCI, LUIGI   +2 more
core  

Current Diagnostic and Treatment Approach of Clostridioides difficile Infection

Acta Medica Indonesiana, 2023
C. difficile infection is related to wide spectrum of disease, from self-limiting diarrhea to fulminant disease that can cause toxic megacolon or pseudo-membrane colitis. Difficult approach to diagnose this disease is also problem. C.
Bella Yunita, Achmad Fauzi
doaj   +2 more sources

An unusual case of an ulcerative colitis flare resulting in disseminated intravascular coagulopathy and a bladder hematoma: a case report

BMC Gastroenterology, 2004
Background Disorders of coagulation have long been associated with inflammatory bowel disease. Children, as well as adults, with both active and inactive ulcerative colitis have been found to have abnormal coagulation and fibrinolysis.
Christie Dennis, Murray Karen, Suskind David L   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source