MacSweeney S T, Shankar A, Theodorou N A
Gastrointestinal Unit, Charing Cross Hospital, London, England, UK.
J R Soc Med. 1995 Aug;88(8):479P.
Chagas' disease is endemic in South America, affecting several million people. Megacolon, the commonest intestinal manifestation, causes severe constipation and usually requires surgery. We report a case which was treated by restorative proctocolectomy. We believe this to be a useful new technique in the treatment of this condition.
恰加斯病在南美洲呈地方性流行，影响着数百万人。巨结肠是最常见的肠道表现，会导致严重便秘，通常需要进行手术。我们报告了一例采用保留肛门的直肠结肠切除术治疗的病例。我们认为这是治疗这种疾病的一种有用的新技术。
