Abdominl Pathologies. Flashcards
1
Q
Twisting of the bowel
A
Volvulus
2
Q
free air in the peritoneal cavity
A
pneumoperitoneum
3
Q
abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
A
ascites
4
Q
paralytic bowel, resulting in obstruction.
A
ileus
5
Q
infection within the peritoneal cavity.
A
peritonitis
6
Q
telescoping of the bowel into another bowel loop
A
intussusception
