Name four radiographic signs of mechanical bowel obstruction Read more about Name four radiographic signs of mechanical bowel obstruction
What would be the best approach to take with a patient with suspected bowel obstruction? Read more about What would be the best approach to take with a patient with suspected bowel obstruction?
It may be difficult to differentiate ileus from an early or partial small bowel obstruction. Name one way of differentiating the two. Read more about It may be difficult to differentiate ileus from an early or partial small bowel obstruction. Name one way of differentiating the two.
What are the radiographic signs of adynamic (paralytic) ileus? Read more about What are the radiographic signs of adynamic (paralytic) ileus?
In a patient with ileus, which segments of the bowel are most typically distended with gas on a supine abdominal radiograph? Read more about In a patient with ileus, which segments of the bowel are most typically distended with gas on a supine abdominal radiograph?
Name four ways to distinguish ileus from low colonic obstruction. Read more about Name four ways to distinguish ileus from low colonic obstruction.
Why is the cecum most prone to perforation? Read more about Why is the cecum most prone to perforation?
Which portion of the bowel is most likely to perforate if it is grossly distended? Read more about Which portion of the bowel is most likely to perforate if it is grossly distended?