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*The diagnosis of toxic megacolon is based on the Jalan's criteria, which includes:<ref name="GanBeck2003">{{cite journal|last1=Gan|first1=S. Ian|last2=Beck|first2=P. L.|title=A new look at toxic megacolon: an update and review of incidence, etiology, pathogenesis, and management|journal=The American Journal of Gastroenterology|volume=98|issue=11|year=2003|pages=2363–2371|issn=0002-9270|doi=10.1111/j.1572-0241.2003.07696.x}}</ref> | *The diagnosis of toxic megacolon is based on the Jalan's criteria, which includes:<ref name="GanBeck2003">{{cite journal|last1=Gan|first1=S. Ian|last2=Beck|first2=P. L.|title=A new look at toxic megacolon: an update and review of incidence, etiology, pathogenesis, and management|journal=The American Journal of Gastroenterology|volume=98|issue=11|year=2003|pages=2363–2371|issn=0002-9270|doi=10.1111/j.1572-0241.2003.07696.x}}</ref> | ||
*#Fever >101.5°F (38.6°C) | *#Fever >101.5°F (38.6°C) | ||
*#Heart rate >120 beats/min | *#Heart rate >120 beats/min | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Diagnostic study of choice
Diagnostic criteria
- The diagnosis of toxic megacolon is based on the Jalan's criteria, which includes:[1]
- Fever >101.5°F (38.6°C)
- Heart rate >120 beats/min
- White blood cell count >10.5 (109/L)
- Anemia
- Plus one of the following criteria:
- Dehydration
- Mental changes
- Electrolyte disturbances
- Hypotension
References
- ↑ Gan, S. Ian; Beck, P. L. (2003). "A new look at toxic megacolon: an update and review of incidence, etiology, pathogenesis, and management". The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 98 (11): 2363–2371. doi:10.1111/j.1572-0241.2003.07696.x. ISSN 0002-9270.