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Imaging recommendation · Abdomen · Pelvis

Suspected toxic megacolon (UC, C. diff, ischemia)

Recommended: Supine + Upright AXR; CT Abdomen with IV if perforation concern is the preferred imaging study for suspected toxic megacolon (uc, c. diff, ischemia). Transverse colon dilation > 6 cm + systemic toxicity.

Recommended study

Supine + Upright AXR; CT Abdomen with IV if perforation concern

XR No contrast Preferred Abdomen · Pelvis EmergencyAcute inpatient Reviewed

Transverse colon dilation > 6 cm + systemic toxicity. Perforation is a feared complication.

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