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Pseudomembranous enterocolitis

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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

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The etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of pseudomembranous enterocolitis are discussed.

Treatment is emphasized from the standpoint of the nature and pathogenesis of septic shock. In order to combat this disease successfully the clinician must (a) suspect its existence, (b) combat shock, (c) destroy the bacteria within the intestine, and (d) neutralize the toxin produced by the bacteria.

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  1. From the Surgical and Pathological Services of Saint Anthony Hospital, Columbus, Ohio

    Paul T. Carroll M.D. & Ludolph H. Van der Hoeven M.D.

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Carroll, P.T., Van der Hoeven, L.H. Pseudomembranous enterocolitis. Dis Colon Rectum 2, 264–274 (1959). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02616890

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