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Megacolon physical examination

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Overview

Physical Examination

Vitals

  • Increased heart rate
  • Fever in toxic megacolon

Abdominal examination

Percussion

Palpation

  • Palpation of hard fecal masses
  • Stercorary ulcers

Heart

References

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