KEY FACTS Imaging Imaging is critical for detection, diagnosis, staging, and follow-up of colorectal carcinoma (CRC) Detection : CT colonography, plus stool analysis Complementary role with standard colonoscopy Early cancer: Sessile or pedunculated polyp Advanced cancer: "Saddle" or "apple core"…
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KEY FACTS Terminology Blunt or penetrating injury to rectum or colon Imaging Transverse and descending colon are most common sites for blunt traumatic injury Rectum is most common site for penetrating injury Best diagnostic clue Colonic wall thickening with adjacent…
KEY FACTS Terminology Ogilvie syndrome, colonic pseudoobstruction, adynamic ileus, functional obstruction Acute: Reversible, occurring with severe medical illness and major surgeries Chronic: Constipation, no etiology for ileus, and repeated obstructive symptoms You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership…
KEY FACTS Terminology Cecal volvulus : Rotational twist of right colon on its axis, resulting in progressive distention and potential ischemia Cecal bascule Cecum is distended and lumen narrowed by medial folding and displacement, without a twist You’re Reading a…
KEY FACTS Terminology Torsion or twisting of sigmoid colon around its mesenteric axis, resulting in progressive dilation & possible perforation You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you…
KEY FACTS Terminology Acute inflammation or infarction of epiploic appendages (fat-filled serosal outpouchings on colonic surface) You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log…
KEY FACTS Terminology Outpouching of colonic mucosa and submucosa, most commonly in sigmoid colon You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
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