[Surgical treatment of megacolon--case report].

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Oddzial Chirurgii Onkologicznej, Gdyńskie Centrum Onkologii, Szpital Morski w Gdyni.

Published: March 2009

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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