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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KEY FACTS Terminology Acute transmural fulminant colitis with colonic dilation and systemic toxicity 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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KEY FACTS Terminology Life-threatening, necrotizing enterocolitis occurring primarily in severely neutropenic patients Imaging Best imaging tool: CECT with multiplanar reformations Massive mural thickening of cecal ± ascending colon wall – Other segments of colon and small bowel can be affected…