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megacolon

A condition of extreme dilation of the colon. Etiology: 1) congenital (Hirschsprung disease) 2) acquired a) inflammatory bowel disease b) Chagas disease c) stimulant laxative abuse d) pharmaceutical agents - nalbuphine (Nubain) Clinical manifestations: - non-obstructing

Specific

toxic megacolon

General

intestinal disease chronic gastrointestinal disease

References

  1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 16 American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2012