Explanation Toxic Megacolon (Megacolon toxicum) • It is an | NEET PG/NEXT (MCQs)

Explanation

Toxic Megacolon (Megacolon toxicum)

• It is an acute form of colonic distension.
• It is characterized by a very dilated colon(megacolon), accompanied by abdominal distension(bloating) and sometimes fever, abdominal pain or shock
• Toxic megacolon is usually a complication of inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis and more rarely Crohn’s disease.