Toxic megacolon with late perforation in Campylobacter colitis--a cautionary tale.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a case of Campylobacter-induced colitis complicated by toxic megacolon which led to colonic perforation requiring a total colectomy and ileostomy.
Medical subject headings
- Campylobacter Infections
- Campylobacter jejuni
- Colitis
- Intestinal Perforation
- Megacolon, Toxic