random bits of knowledge

Question 1

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

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What is a volvulus?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What is a Pfannenstiel incision?

Answer 3

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