The Surgical Edge

Toxic Megacolon: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management Strategies

Surgical Doctor Season 2 Episode 11

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The pathophysiology of toxic megacolon (TM)—a life-threatening complication of severe colitis—is driven by a combination of profound internal inflammatory processes and various external exacerbating factors that lead to acute colonic dilation and systemic toxicity.

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