volvulus

Question 1

what is a sigmoid volvulus?

Answer 1

1. large bowel obstruction caused by the sigmoid colon twisting on the sigmoif mesolon
2. compromised blood flow and closed loop bowel obstruction

Question 2

how does it present?

Answer 2

constipation
abdominal pain
nausea and vomitting

Question 3

what is seen on abdominal x ray?

Answer 3

1. coffee bean sign

2. large dilated bowel loop

Question 4

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Answer 4

rigid sigmoidoscopy with rectal tube insertionmnmnm