Table 1 Clinical details of reported cases of systemic sclerosis complicated by megacolon
From: Systemic sclerosis with chronic megacolon complicated by bowel obstruction: a case report
| Â | Age (year)/Sex | Disease history | Surgical intervention | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Shamberger et al. [8] | 58/M | Newly diagnosed SS | Prophylactic resection because of perforation | Disease symptoms did not resolve after surgery |
Ferreiro et al. [10] | 59/F | Diagnosis of SS via necropsy | Conservative medication only | Died because of renal failure and heart failure |
Norton et al. [11] | 49/F | Newly diagnosed SS | Surgery to relieve symptoms | Discharged nearly 2 months later |
Han et al. [12] | 27/F | SS for 5 years | Conservative medication only | Required daily laxatives |