[Surgical treatment of megacolon--case report]

Przegl Lek. 2008;65(9):408-9.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Megacolon is a state of pathological extension of the large bowel. In this paper diagnostic process and both: conservative and operative treatment of 76 years old female patient suffering from megacolon were described. The main causes of the disease were probably in this patient: chronic constipation, diabetes, and cardiovascular problems. In summary, methods of treatment of different forms of megacolon were discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / complications
  • Chronic Disease
  • Constipation / complications
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / complications
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Megacolon / etiology
  • Megacolon / surgery*