Megacolon
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Megacolon | |
ICD-10 | K59.3 |
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ICD-9 | 564.7 |
DiseasesDB | 32198 |
MeSH | D008531 |
Megacolon Microchapters |
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Megacolon On the Web |
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Megacolon |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Colon enlargement; colonic enlargement; colon dilatation; colonic dilatation; dilatation of colon; dilatation of large intestine; enlargement of colon; enlargement of large intestine
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Megacolon from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-effectiveness of therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Related Chapters
External links
- Toxic megacolon. National Institutes of Health.