Toxic Megacolon (TM) is a rare but potentially fatal complication of inflammation of the colon. TM is defined as nonobstructive colonic dilation, greater than 6cm in diameter, which can be total or segmental and is usually associated with systemic toxicity. Any inflammatory bowel condition can predispose to TM. [caption id="attachment_6899" align="aligncenter" width="640"]
19 May is celebrated as World Day for inflammatory bowel disease. What is IBD? Is it true that IBD increases the risk of colon cancer? A study says, IBD patients have a 5x higher risk of colorectal cancer than ordinary people. In other words, IBD is a risk factor for colorectal cancer.
Not felt, one week ahead we will enter the fasting month of Ramadan. Fasting, which should be carried out in a sincere and solemn heart condition, can be disturbed by the worries of sufferers of gastrointestinal diseases. One of the gastrointestinal diseases that often worries people who want to fast is inflammatory
The COVID-19 vaccine produced by Sinovac is starting to circulate in Indonesia. However, there are several categories that cannot get it, one of which is people with gastrointestinal disorders or certain gastrointestinal disorders. As stated by the gastroentero-hepatology consultant as well as the chairman of PB PEGI, Prof. Dr. dr. Ari Fahrial
Darmadi*, Dadang Makmun**, Andri Sanityoso***, Hamzah Shatri**** *Department of Internal Medicine, Cut Meutia Lhokseumawe Hospital, Aceh **Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia/Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General National Hospital, Jakarta ***Division of Hepatobiliary, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of MedicineUniversity of Indonesia/Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General National Hospital,
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