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The Cecum /Appendix are Intraperitoneal
The Transverse Colon is Intraperitoneal
The Sigmoid Colon is Intraperitoneal
The Ascending Colon is Retroperitoneal
The Descending Colon is Retroperitoneal
The Rectum/Anus are Retroperitoneal
Single Contrast (positive contrast only) is usually Lower Density Barium (15-20% weight/volume*)
Double Contrast (positive and negative contrast) is usually Thicker/High Density Barium is preferred (80- 100% weight/volume**)
Dilated veins in the wall of the esophagus usually from portal hypertension of the liver. Esophageal Varices
Esophageal Varices are seen by performing the Valsalva Maneuver
A Hiatal Hernia may appear on plain chest radiograph as a mass in the Posterior Mediastinum
What is the most common abnormality detected on upper GI examination? Hiatal Hernia
A Hiatal Hernia is when The upper part of the stomach pushes up through a small opening in the diaphragm
A chronic inflammatory disorder of unknown cause that causes discontinuous irregular thickening/distortion and ulcerations of all mucosal layers. Has a cobblestone appearance and/or “spiking” from fissures Crohn’s Disease (Regional Enteritis)
A chronic inflammatory disorder of unknown cause that causes discontinuous irregular thickening/distortion and ulceration of all layers of mucosa, usually of the proximal colon. Has a cobblestone appearance and/or “spiking” from fissures Crohn’s Colitis
Shows fine granularity of the mucosa in double contrast studies. In chronic cases, causes shortening/rigidity of the colon with loss of haustral markings known as lead pipe colon Ulcerative Colitis
Telescoping of one part of the intestinal tract into another because of peristalsis, which forces the proximal segment of bowel to move distally within the ensheathing outer portion Intussusception
Intussusception produces the classic _______appearance Coiled-Spring
Twisting of the bowel on itself. Coffee Bean Appearance Volvulus
Round or oval outpouchings of mucosa/submucosa through the muscular layer beyond the confines of the lumen Diverticulosis
Ulcerative Colitis is___________ (unlike discontinuous of Crohn’s) inflammation and ulcers of the innermost lining of the large intestine, often rectosigmoid area (Crohn’s can be large or small bowel) Continuous
Crohn’s Disease is ________irregular thickening/distortion and ulceration of all layers of mucosa Discontinuous
Crohn’s Colitis is a chronic inflammatory disorder of unknown cause that causes discontinuous irregular thickening/distortion and ulceration of all layers of mucosa, usually of the Proximal Colon
Both Crohn’s Disease and Crohn’s Colitis are chronic inflammatory disorders of unknown cause with a Cobblestone appearance and/or “spiking” from fissures
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