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Med Crit 2016; 30 (2)

Toxic megacolon in pregnancy due to cytomegalovirus: a case report and literature review

Pérez CÁA, Briones GJC, Álvarez GMP, Sánchez ZR, Torres AAA, Maldonado HA

Language: Spanish
References: 56
Page: 137-142
PDF size: 397.06 Kb.


ABSTRACT

The term «toxic megacolon» describes a rare but potentially fatal complication cause by inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or secondary to complication of infectious diseases. The epidemiology has changed in these areas. Its prevalence in the obstetric patient is extremely rare and there are only eight cases reported in the medical literature. The recommendation for its management is given only based on the therapy used in the general population and even in this group there is no enough evidence to support treatment. The purpose of this event is to report a case of toxic megacolon in an obstetric patient and to review the literature on current concepts and management.


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