Which of the following is a potentially life-threatening complication specifically associated with severe Ulcerative Colitis?
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Correct answer: Toxic megacolon
Toxic megacolon occurs when the inflammatory process leads to neuromuscular paralysis and massive dilation of the colon. This is a surgical emergency due to the high risk of perforation and peritonitis.
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