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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 7, 2009; 15(13): 1554-1580
Published online Apr 7, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.1554
Table 8 Indications for emergency colectomy
Based upon
30-d mortality
Leukocytosis ≥ 20 × 109/L
Lactate ≥ 5 mmoL/L
Age ≥ 75 yr
Immunosuppression
Shock requiring vasopressors
Especially in the presence of:
Toxic megacolon
Multi-organ system failure