Lopez: Small Intestine, Colon, Anus Flashcards
foregut supplied by what artery
celiac trunk
foregut consists of what structures
(liver, gallbladder, stomach, spleen, pancreas, proximal duodenum, esophagus)
midgut consists of what structures
(distal duodenum, jejunum, ileum, cecum, appendix, ascending colon, and proximal 2/3 of transverse colon)
midgut supplied by what artery
superior mesenteric artery
hindgut consists of what structures
distal 1/3rd of transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, rectum, and upper part of anal canal
hindgut supplied by what artery
inferior mesenteric artery
lymphatic drainage of fore, mid, and hindgut
foregut: celiac nodes
midgut: superior mesenteric nodes
hindgut: inferior mesenteric nodes
4 steps of midgut embryology
herniation of midgut loop
rotation of midgut loop
retraction of intestinal loops
fixation of intestines
herniation of midgut loop happens through ____ duct
omphaloenteric duct
____ limb grows rapidly and forms small intestinal loops
cranial limb
_____ limb develops the cecum and appendix
caudal limb
while in umbilical cord, how much does the midgut loop rotate
90 degrees
how much does the large intestine turn (retraction of intestinal loops)
180 degrees
around 10-12 weeks, this rotation is crucial for normal position of organs in abdominal cavity
270 degree rotation (fixation of intestines)
the ____ and ____ colon become fixated in retroperitoneum
ascending and descending
congenital anomaly that occurs due to an abnormal rotation and fixation of intestines during fetal development
midgut malrotation
small intestine being on the right side; doesn’t rotate fully
incomplete rotation
abnormal fibrous bands leading to obstruction
Ladd’s bands
abnormal positioning and fixation of midgut leaves it prone to ____
volvulus
persistence of the herniation of abdominal contents into proximal part of umbilical cord (herniation of intestines into cord)
congenital omphalocele
congenital abdominal wall defect characterized by the protrusion of abdominal contents through a defect in abdominal wall
Gastroschisis
defect in lateral body folding (mainly on R side) and leads to abdominal contents failing to return to abdominal cavity
Gastroschisis
congenital anomaly resulting from incomplete obliteration of the omphalomesenteric duct (vitelline duct)
Meckel’s Diverticulum
anomaly that leaves a connection from ileum to umbilicus
Meckel’s Diverticulum
has presence of ectopic tissue (gastric or pancreatic) due to incomplete obliteration of vitelline duct
Meckel’s Diverticulum
if gastric tissue surrounds this and gets inside can erode wall due to low pH and perforate
Meckel’s Diverticulum
painless rectal bleeding
abdominal pain
intestinal obstruction
perforation
Meckel’s Diverticulum
2 year-old male with history of constipation presented with one episode of painless hematochezia that occurred 1 hour prior to arrival. He had a benign abdominal exam. POCUS revealed a focal fluid collection in the RLQ with a bowel wall appearance containing a hyperechoic focus
Meckel’s Diverticulum
congenital disorder characterized by failure of neural crest cell migration
Hirschsprung Disease
abscence of ganglion cells in the myenteric and submucosal plexuses in distal colon
Hirschsprung disease
This aganglionosis results in a lack of peristalsis in the affected segment and of the bowel is unable to relax and remains in a contracted state
Hirschsprung disease
megacolon
Hirschsprung disease
RET mutation; lack of ICCs
Hirschsprung disease
clinical features of this include delayed passage of meconium w/in first 48 hours
Hirschsprung disease
progressive abdominal distension
bilious vomiting
failure to thrive
enterocolitis
Hirschsprung disease
megacolon
older individuals
chronic constipation
parkinson’s
surgeries
Volvulus
loop of intestine twists around itself leading to mechanical obstruction
Volvulus
twisting–poor blood supply—edema—blockage—perforation
volvulus progression
abdominal pain
abdominal distension
N/V
constipation
shock
Volvulus
high fiber diet makes this worse
volvulus
“whirlpool sign” on US
volvulus
“coffee bean shape”
sigmoid volvulus
mostly in kids
prior viral infections
congenital anomalies
Intussusception