Surgical treatment of megacolon--case report

Szajewski, M.; Kruszewski, Wław.Janusz.; Ciesielski, M.; Pikiel, Pł.

Przeglad Lekarski 65(9): 408-409

2008


ISSN/ISBN: 0033-2240
PMID: 19140391
Document Number: 628073
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.

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