MIRA3006 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Calcification, Soft Tissue, Volvulus
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5 Aug 2018
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Small intestines: what to look for: obstruction series, normal gas pattern, abnormal gas pattern, clinical cases, extraluminal air, soft tissue masses, calcification. It is small thus hard to pick up. Abnormal blood supply during pregnancy cause defect in the intestine. When connection is not well performed, intestines are rotated blocking the flow. Vessels are blocked leading to lack of blood supply. Part of the intestine immigrating to other part of the intestine. Can affect small (enlargement of bowel and gas in central area) and large bowel (visible gas in. Lots in kids the peripheral or in all part of abdomen) Volvulus: obstruction due to twisting or knotting of the gastrointestinal tract. Occurs when the bowel twists around about its mesentery. Diffuse dilatation of the bowel and a large air containing. Hernia: bulging of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening. Abdominal wall loses the capability to hold intestines. Types: external, incisional, umbilical, inguinal, femoral, internal etc.
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