random bits of knowledge Flashcards

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What is ‘coffee bean sign’ and what does it represent?

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COFFEE BEAN SIGN = a sign on abdominal radiograph of a sigmoid volvulus

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What is a volvulus?

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When a loop of intestine twists around itself and its mesentery, resulting in a bowel obstruction

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What is a Pfannenstiel incision?

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Abdominal surgical incision, most often done for c-sections and hernia repair

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