An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of toxic megacolon. Findings on an x-ray diagnostic of toxic megacolon include dilated transverse colon (>6cm), thumbprinting, free intraperitoneal air and intraluminal soft-tissue masses.
Toxic megacolon abdominal x ray
Short bowel syndrome x ray
Toxic megacolon physical examination
Ileus physical examination
Ischemic colitis abdominal x ray
Plummer-Vinson syndrome x ray
Mesenteric ischemia physical examination
Tropical sprue physical examination