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==Classification== | ==Classification== | ||
There is no established system for the classification of toxic megacolon. | |||
==Pathophysiology== | ==Pathophysiology== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farima Kahe M.D. [2]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Toxic megacolon was first discovered by Marshak and Lester in 1950. Jalen criteria was developed by Jalen et al to diagnose toxic megacolon in 1969.
Classification
There is no established system for the classification of toxic megacolon.