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A 10-yeаr-оld child with а histоry оf ulcerаtive colitis presents to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain, distension, fever, and vomiting. On examination, the abdomen is markedly distended and tender. The child appears febrile, and lab results show elevated white blood cell count. Abdominal X-ray reveals a colonic dilation of over 6 cm. What is the most likely diagnosis, and what is the most appropriate initial treatment?