Perforation and massive bleeding are common in patients with toxic megacolon, and adversely affect the prognosis of severe ulcerative colitis. In years gone by, perforation, massive bleeding and ...

More advanced cases can also increase the risk of life-threatening complications like colorectal cancer or toxic megacolon.

Unstable cardiovascular status in acute hemorrhage. Severe ulcerative colitis. Toxic megacolon complicating ulcerative colitis. Myasthenia gravis. Ileostomy or colostomy. Autonomic neuropathy.

Intestinal atony in elderly or debilitated. Severe colitis. Myasthenia gravis. Megacolon. Toxic megacolon in ulcerative colitis. Obstructive uropathies. Unstable cardiovascular status in acute ...

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic relapsing and remitting inflammatory disorder that can generally be managed successfully with maintenance oral medications. However, approximately 15% of patients ...