Megacolon physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Physical Examination

Vitals

• Increased heart rate
• Fever in toxic megacolon

Abdominal examination

Percussion

• tympanic note

Palpation

• Palpation of hard fecal masses
• Stercorary ulcers

Heart

• Tachycardia and
• shock.