Flashcards in Volvulus Deck (5)
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1
What is it?
malrotation of an organ or section of bowel about a point on its mesentery
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What are symptoms caused by?
bowel obstruction (abd distension + bilious vomiting)
ischaemia to affected portion of bowel (pain)
3
AXR
coffee-bean sign
4
Mx
sigmoidoscopy and insertion of a flatus tube
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