Toxic Megacolon : Causes

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Toxic megacolon occurs as a complication of inflammatory bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, and infections of the colon. The term "toxic" means that this complication occurs with infection or inflammation.

Source:ADAM

Date:May 27, 2008

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