A 57-year-old woman is admitted to the intensive care unit with abdominal distention, diarrhea, and hypotension. Evaluation is significant for white blood cell count of 38,000/mL, lactate of 2.5 mmol/L, and stool cultures positive for Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection. Computed tomography shows diffuse thickening of the ascending and transverse colon. What is the best surgical intervention?
There's more to see -- the rest of this topic is available only to subscribers.