Acute abdomen Flashcards
1
Q
On CXR, what does air below the diaphragm signify?
A
bowel rupture
also post laparoscopic operation
2
Q
What is absolute constipation?
A
no flatus or stool is passed
3
Q
What is Rosving’s sign?
A
Pressing on the left iliac fossa, which causes pain in the right iliac fossa - indicative of appendicitis.
4
Q
What is the immediate management of a volvulus?
A
Decompression with colonoscopy
5
Q
What is Hartmann’s procedure?
A
Resection of the sigmoid colon.
-treatment of diverticulitis
