Megacolon - Wikipedia Megacolon is an abnormal dilation of the colon (also called the large intestine) [1][2] This leads to hypertrophy of the colon [2] The dilation is often accompanied by a paralysis of the peristaltic movements of the bowel
Symptoms and diagnostic criteria of acquired Megacolon - a . . . Acquired Megacolon (AMC) is a condition involving persistent dilatation and lengthening of the colon in the absence of organic disease Diagnosis depends on subjective radiological, endoscopic or surgical findings in the context of a suggestive clinical presentation
Megacolon: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment - Medicover Hospitals Megacolon, also known as colonic dilation, is a condition where the colon becomes abnormally enlarged This can happen due to various reasons, such as chronic constipation, nerve damage affecting the muscles in the colon, or certain medical conditions