Large Bowel Obstruction Flashcards
1
Q
what are causes
A
colorectal cancer
benign stricture
volvulus
2
Q
what is volvulus
A
loop of intestine twists around itself and mesentery
diagnosed by AXR or rectal contrast
treated by flatus tube or surgical resection
3
Q
how is it treated
A
resuscitate
operate
potential stenting
4
Q
what is pseudo-obstruction
A
clinical syndrome caused by severe impairment in ability of intestine to push food through
no real mechanical obstruction
elderly/debilitated
hypoxic
