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==Overview==
==Overview==
There is no treatment for [disease name]; the mainstay of therapy is supportive care.
Medical therapy of toxic megacolon include stablizing the patient, decompression and medications. Medications for toxic megacolon include [[corticosteroids]], immunosuppresants and [[antibiotics]].
 
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Supportive therapy for [disease name] includes [therapy 1], [therapy 2], and [therapy 3].
 
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The majority of cases of [disease name] are self-limited and require only supportive care.
 
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[Disease name] is a medical emergency and requires prompt treatment.
 
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The mainstay of treatment for [disease name] is [therapy].
 
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The optimal therapy for [malignancy name] depends on the stage at diagnosis.
 
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[Therapy] is recommended among all patients who develop [disease name].
 
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Pharmacologic medical therapy is recommended among patients with [disease subclass 1], [disease subclass 2], and [disease subclass 3].
 
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Pharmacologic medical therapies for [disease name] include (either) [therapy 1], [therapy 2], and/or [therapy 3].
 
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Empiric therapy for [disease name] depends on [disease factor 1] and [disease factor 2].
 
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Patients with [disease subclass 1] are treated with [therapy 1], whereas patients with [disease subclass 2] are treated with [therapy 2].


==Medical Therapy==
==Medical Therapy==
Medical therapy of Toxic megacolon include:<ref name="GanBeck2003">{{cite journal|last1=Gan|first1=S. Ian|last2=Beck|first2=P. L.|title=A new look at toxic megacolon: an update and review of incidence, etiology, pathogenesis, and management|journal=The American Journal of Gastroenterology|volume=98|issue=11|year=2003|pages=2363–2371|issn=0002-9270|doi=10.1111/j.1572-0241.2003.07696.x}}</ref><ref name="pmid22009735">{{cite journal |vauthors=Autenrieth DM, Baumgart DC |title=Toxic megacolon |journal=Inflamm. Bowel Dis. |volume=18 |issue=3 |pages=584–91 |year=2012 |pmid=22009735 |doi=10.1002/ibd.21847 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid6665937">{{cite journal |vauthors=Farkouh E, Wassef R, Allard M, Atlas H |title=[Toxic megacolon in inflammatory colon disease] |language=French |journal=Union Med Can |volume=112 |issue=11 |pages=1014–6 |year=1983 |pmid=6665937 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid12918536">{{cite journal |vauthors=Gonzáles Lara V, Pérez Calle JL, Marín Jiménez I |title=Approach to toxic megacolon |journal=Rev Esp Enferm Dig |volume=95 |issue=6 |pages=422–8, 415–21 |year=2003 |pmid=12918536 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid1153934">{{cite journal |vauthors=Koudahl G, Kristensen M |title=Toxic megacolon in ulcerative colitis |journal=Scand. J. Gastroenterol. |volume=10 |issue=4 |pages=417–21 |year=1975 |pmid=1153934 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
Medical therapy of Toxic megacolon include:<ref name="GanBeck2003">{{cite journal|last1=Gan|first1=S. Ian|last2=Beck|first2=P. L.|title=A new look at toxic megacolon: an update and review of incidence, etiology, pathogenesis, and management|journal=The American Journal of Gastroenterology|volume=98|issue=11|year=2003|pages=2363–2371|issn=0002-9270|doi=10.1111/j.1572-0241.2003.07696.x}}</ref><ref name="pmid22009735">{{cite journal |vauthors=Autenrieth DM, Baumgart DC |title=Toxic megacolon |journal=Inflamm. Bowel Dis. |volume=18 |issue=3 |pages=584–91 |year=2012 |pmid=22009735 |doi=10.1002/ibd.21847 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid6665937">{{cite journal |vauthors=Farkouh E, Wassef R, Allard M, Atlas H |title=Toxic megacolon in inflammatory colon disease |language=French |journal=Union Med Can |volume=112 |issue=11 |pages=1014–6 |year=1983 |pmid=6665937 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid12918536">{{cite journal |vauthors=Gonzáles Lara V, Pérez Calle JL, Marín Jiménez I |title=Approach to toxic megacolon |journal=Rev Esp Enferm Dig |volume=95 |issue=6 |pages=422–8, 415–21 |year=2003 |pmid=12918536 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid1153934">{{cite journal |vauthors=Koudahl G, Kristensen M |title=Toxic megacolon in ulcerative colitis |journal=Scand. J. Gastroenterol. |volume=10 |issue=4 |pages=417–21 |year=1975 |pmid=1153934 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid213344">{{cite journal |vauthors=Meyers S, Janowitz HD |title=The place of steroids in the therapy of toxic megacolon |journal=Gastroenterology |volume=75 |issue=4 |pages=729–31 |year=1978 |pmid=213344 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
*'''1.General considerations'''
*'''1. General considerations'''
**1.1.Complete bowel rest
**1.1. Complete bowel rest
**1.2.Intravenous fluid support to
**1.2. [[Intravenous fluid]] support
**1.3.Electrocytes monitoring and correction of abnormalities
**1.3. Electrocytes monitoring and correction of abnormalities
**1.4.Withdrawal of all anticholinergics, antidiarrheal and narcotics
**1.4. Withdrawal of all [[anticholinergics]], [[antidiarrheal]] and [[narcotics]]
**1.5.Rule out infectious etiology
**1.5. Rule out infectious etiology
*'''2.Decompression'''
*'''2. Decompression'''
**2.1.Rectal tube
**2.1. Rectal tube
**2.2.Nasogastric or long nasointestinal tube
**2.2. [[Nasogastric tube|Nasogastric]] or long naso-intestinal tube
*:'''Note:''' Long intestinal tubes are considered to be more effective than nasogastric tubes in colonic decompression but should be placed into the ileum under fluoroscopic guidance.
*:'''Note:''' Long intestinal tubes are considered to be more effective than naso-gastric tubes in colonic decompression but should be placed into the [[ileum]] under [[Fluoroscopy|fluoroscopic]] guidance.
**2.3.Repositioning maneuvers<ref name="pmid3183326">{{cite journal |vauthors=Present DH, Wolfson D, Gelernt IM, Rubin PH, Bauer J, Chapman ML |title=Medical decompression of toxic megacolon by "rolling". A new technique of decompression with favorable long-term follow-up |journal=J. Clin. Gastroenterol. |volume=10 |issue=5 |pages=485–90 |year=1988 |pmid=3183326 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid8282262">{{cite journal |vauthors=Panos MZ, Wood MJ, Asquith P |title=Toxic megacolon: the knee-elbow position relieves bowel distension |journal=Gut |volume=34 |issue=12 |pages=1726–7 |year=1993 |pmid=8282262 |pmc=1374472 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
**2.3. Repositioning maneuvers<ref name="pmid3183326">{{cite journal |vauthors=Present DH, Wolfson D, Gelernt IM, Rubin PH, Bauer J, Chapman ML |title=Medical decompression of toxic megacolon by "rolling". A new technique of decompression with favorable long-term follow-up |journal=J. Clin. Gastroenterol. |volume=10 |issue=5 |pages=485–90 |year=1988 |pmid=3183326 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid8282262">{{cite journal |vauthors=Panos MZ, Wood MJ, Asquith P |title=Toxic megacolon: the knee-elbow position relieves bowel distension |journal=Gut |volume=34 |issue=12 |pages=1726–7 |year=1993 |pmid=8282262 |pmc=1374472 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
*:'''Note:''' Maneuver 1: Asking patients to roll into the prone position for 10–15 minutes every 2–3 hours and encourage them to pass gas  
*:'''Note:''' Maneuver 1: Asking patients to roll into the prone position for 10-15 minutes every 2-3 hours and encourage them to pass gas.
*:'''Note:''' Maneuver 2: Turning to the prone knee-elbow position, which moves the rectum to the highest point in the body
*:'''Note:''' Maneuver 2: Turning to the prone knee-elbow position, which moves the rectum to the highest point in the body.
*'''3.Medical management'''
*'''3. Medical management'''
**3.1.Toxic megacolon associated with inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)<ref name="GanBeck2003">{{cite journal|last1=Gan|first1=S. Ian|last2=Beck|first2=P. L.|title=A new look at toxic megacolon: an update and review of incidence, etiology, pathogenesis, and management|journal=The American Journal of Gastroenterology|volume=98|issue=11|year=2003|pages=2363–2371|issn=0002-9270|doi=10.1111/j.1572-0241.2003.07696.x}}</ref><ref name="pmid22131898">{{cite journal |vauthors=Strong SA |title=Management of acute colitis and toxic megacolon |journal=Clin Colon Rectal Surg |volume=23 |issue=4 |pages=274–84 |year=2010 |pmid=22131898 |pmc=3134807 |doi=10.1055/s-0030-1268254 |url=}}</ref>
**3.1. Toxic megacolon associated with [[inflammatory bowel disease]](IBD):<ref name="GanBeck2003">{{cite journal|last1=Gan|first1=S. Ian|last2=Beck|first2=P. L.|title=A new look at toxic megacolon: an update and review of incidence, etiology, pathogenesis, and management|journal=The American Journal of Gastroenterology|volume=98|issue=11|year=2003|pages=2363–2371|issn=0002-9270|doi=10.1111/j.1572-0241.2003.07696.x}}</ref><ref name="pmid22131898">{{cite journal |vauthors=Strong SA |title=Management of acute colitis and toxic megacolon |journal=Clin Colon Rectal Surg |volume=23 |issue=4 |pages=274–84 |year=2010 |pmid=22131898 |pmc=3134807 |doi=10.1055/s-0030-1268254 |url=}}</ref>
***3.1.1.Corticosteroids
***3.1.1. [[Corticosteroids]]:
****Preferred regimen(1): Hydrocortisone 100 mg IV q6h
****Preferred regimen (1): [[Hydrocortisone]] 100 mg IV q6h
****Preferred regimen(2): Methylprednisolone 60 mg IV q24h
****Preferred regimen (2): [[Methylprednisolone]] 60 mg IV q24h
***3.1.2.Immunosuppresants
***3.1.2. Immunosuppresants:
****Preferred regimen(1): Cyclosporin 2 mg/kg q24h for 7 days
****Preferred regimen (1): [[Cyclosporine|Cyclosporin]] 2 mg/kg q24h for 7 days
***:'''Note:''' Maintain serum levels between 150 to 250 ng/mL  
***:'''Note:''' Maintain serum levels between 150 to 250 ng/mL  
****Preferred regimen(2): Infliximab 5 mg/kg for 3 to 7 days  
****Preferred regimen (2): [[Infliximab]] 5 mg/kg for 3 to 7 days  
**3.2.Toxic megacolon associated with Clostridium difficile <ref name="pmid3781329">{{cite journal |vauthors=Bolton RP, Culshaw MA |title=Faecal metronidazole concentrations during oral and intravenous therapy for antibiotic associated colitis due to Clostridium difficile |journal=Gut |volume=27 |issue=10 |pages=1169–72 |year=1986 |pmid=3781329 |pmc=1433873 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
**3.2. Toxic megacolon associated with [[Clostridium difficile|''Clostridium difficile'']] <ref name="pmid3781329">{{cite journal |vauthors=Bolton RP, Culshaw MA |title=Faecal metronidazole concentrations during oral and intravenous therapy for antibiotic associated colitis due to Clostridium difficile |journal=Gut |volume=27 |issue=10 |pages=1169–72 |year=1986 |pmid=3781329 |pmc=1433873 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
***Preferred regimen (1): Vancomycin 500 mg PO q6h or via a nasogastric tube   '''AND'''   Metronidazole 500 mg IV q8h
***Preferred regimen (1): [[Vancomycin]] 500 mg PO q6h or via a naso-gastric tube '''AND''' [[Metronidazole]] 500 mg IV q8h


==References==
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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

Medical therapy of toxic megacolon include stablizing the patient, decompression and medications. Medications for toxic megacolon include corticosteroids, immunosuppresants and antibiotics.

Medical Therapy

Medical therapy of Toxic megacolon include:[1][2][3][4][5][6]

  • 1. General considerations
  • 2. Decompression
    • 2.1. Rectal tube
    • 2.2. Nasogastric or long naso-intestinal tube
    Note: Long intestinal tubes are considered to be more effective than naso-gastric tubes in colonic decompression but should be placed into the ileum under fluoroscopic guidance.
    • 2.3. Repositioning maneuvers[7][8]
    Note: Maneuver 1: Asking patients to roll into the prone position for 10-15 minutes every 2-3 hours and encourage them to pass gas.
    Note: Maneuver 2: Turning to the prone knee-elbow position, which moves the rectum to the highest point in the body.
  • 3. Medical management

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Gan, S. Ian; Beck, P. L. (2003). "A new look at toxic megacolon: an update and review of incidence, etiology, pathogenesis, and management". The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 98 (11): 2363–2371. doi:10.1111/j.1572-0241.2003.07696.x. ISSN 0002-9270.
  2. Autenrieth DM, Baumgart DC (2012). "Toxic megacolon". Inflamm. Bowel Dis. 18 (3): 584–91. doi:10.1002/ibd.21847. PMID 22009735.
  3. Farkouh E, Wassef R, Allard M, Atlas H (1983). "Toxic megacolon in inflammatory colon disease". Union Med Can (in French). 112 (11): 1014–6. PMID 6665937.
  4. Gonzáles Lara V, Pérez Calle JL, Marín Jiménez I (2003). "Approach to toxic megacolon". Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 95 (6): 422–8, 415–21. PMID 12918536.
  5. Koudahl G, Kristensen M (1975). "Toxic megacolon in ulcerative colitis". Scand. J. Gastroenterol. 10 (4): 417–21. PMID 1153934.
  6. Meyers S, Janowitz HD (1978). "The place of steroids in the therapy of toxic megacolon". Gastroenterology. 75 (4): 729–31. PMID 213344.
  7. Present DH, Wolfson D, Gelernt IM, Rubin PH, Bauer J, Chapman ML (1988). "Medical decompression of toxic megacolon by "rolling". A new technique of decompression with favorable long-term follow-up". J. Clin. Gastroenterol. 10 (5): 485–90. PMID 3183326.
  8. Panos MZ, Wood MJ, Asquith P (1993). "Toxic megacolon: the knee-elbow position relieves bowel distension". Gut. 34 (12): 1726–7. PMC 1374472. PMID 8282262.
  9. Strong SA (2010). "Management of acute colitis and toxic megacolon". Clin Colon Rectal Surg. 23 (4): 274–84. doi:10.1055/s-0030-1268254. PMC 3134807. PMID 22131898.
  10. Bolton RP, Culshaw MA (1986). "Faecal metronidazole concentrations during oral and intravenous therapy for antibiotic associated colitis due to Clostridium difficile". Gut. 27 (10): 1169–72. PMC 1433873. PMID 3781329.

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