Toxic megacolon

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What is Toxic megacolon?

Toxic megacolon is a life-threatening complication of other intestinal conditions that causes rapid widening (dilation) of part of the large intestine within 1 to a few days.

Alternative Names:

Toxic dilation of the colon; Megarectum

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