Toxic megacolon overview
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Toxic megacolon is a life-threatening complication of other intestinal conditions. It is characterized by a very dilated colon (megacolon), accompanied by abdominal distension (bloating), and sometimes fever, abdominal pain, or shock.