All of the following are true about toxic megacolon EXCEPT: March 2013 (g)
Ans. B i.e. Consistent feature of Crohn's disease In cases of ulcerative colitis, inflammation and inflammatory mediators can damage the muscularis propria and neuromuscular function leading to colonic dilation and toxic megacolon.
Carries significant risk of perforation
Consistent feature of Crohn's disease
Colonic dilatation
Colectomy may be required