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Complications
- Fulminant colitis is an uncommon complication that occurs in 2-3% of patients with C. Diff, and can results in perforation, prolonged ileus, megacolon, and death.
- Toxic megacolon is an enlarged, dilated colon >7cm associated severe systemic toxicity.