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Title: Toxic Megacolon as a Complication of Crohns Disease: A Case Report

Authors: Supriya Verma, V Anish Chandran, Anchana Gulati

 DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v9i5.03

Abstract

Toxic megacolon is a rare and serious complication of Crohn’s disease. Because of the associated high morbidity and mortality, early recognition and management of toxic megacolon is important. We had a case of Crohns disease presenting as toxic megacolon. Rarity of this complication associated with crohns disease suggest reporting of the case.

Keywords: Toxic megacolon; Crohns disease; Inflammatory bowel disease.

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Corresponding Author

Supriya Verma