The objective of treatment is to decompress the bowel and to prevent swallowed air from further distending the bowel. If decompression is not achieved or the patient does not improve within 24 hours, a colectomy (surgical removal of all or part of the colon) is indicated. When surgery is required the recommended procedure is a subtotal colectomy with end ileostomy. Fluid and electrolyte replacement help to prevent dehydration and shock. Use of corticosteroids may be indicated to suppress the inflammatory reaction in the colon if<unk>  has resulted from active inflammatory bowel disease. Antibiotics may be given to prevent sepsis.
Toxic megacolon
Enterotoxemia
Proteus syndrome
Distal intestinal obstruction syndrome
Floating–Harbor syndrome
Megacolon
Clostridial necrotizing enteritis
Neutropenic enterocolitis