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Which of the following is a predisposing factor for transverse colon volvulus?
Which of the following is a predisposing factor for transverse colon volvulus?
- Normal colon anatomy
- Acute constipation
- Fixation of the colon
- Chronic constipation with megacolon (correct)
What is the radiographic appearance of transverse colon volvulus?
What is the radiographic appearance of transverse colon volvulus?
- Similar to appendicitis
- Similar to gastric volvulus
- Similar to sigmoid volvulus (correct)
- Similar to small bowel obstruction
What is the recommended treatment for transverse colon volvulus?
What is the recommended treatment for transverse colon volvulus?
- Colonoscopic detorsion
- Antibiotic therapy
- Emergent exploration and resection (correct)
- Non-surgical management
Which of the following is the most common symptom of mucosal prolapse?
Which of the following is the most common symptom of mucosal prolapse?
What is the female-to-male ratio of prolapse in adults?
What is the female-to-male ratio of prolapse in adults?
What is the primary therapy for rectal prolapse?
What is the primary therapy for rectal prolapse?
Which of the following is a common approach for abdominal operations in rectal prolapse?
Which of the following is a common approach for abdominal operations in rectal prolapse?
Which of the following is a perineal approach for rectal prolapse?
Which of the following is a perineal approach for rectal prolapse?
Which operation offers the most durable repair for rectal prolapse?
Which operation offers the most durable repair for rectal prolapse?
Which condition is commonly associated with internal intussusception?
Which condition is commonly associated with internal intussusception?
Which of the following is a common symptom of rectal prolapse?
Which of the following is a common symptom of rectal prolapse?
What is the prevalence of rectal prolapse in men?
What is the prevalence of rectal prolapse in men?
Which diagnostic tests may be useful in the preoperative evaluation of rectal prolapse?
Which diagnostic tests may be useful in the preoperative evaluation of rectal prolapse?
Which of the following is a common approach for perineal operations in rectal prolapse?
Which of the following is a common approach for perineal operations in rectal prolapse?
What is the recommended treatment for solitary rectal ulcer syndrome?
What is the recommended treatment for solitary rectal ulcer syndrome?
Which of the following is commonly associated with colitis cystica profunda?
Which of the following is commonly associated with colitis cystica profunda?
What is the primary evaluation method for excluding other diagnoses in patients with solitary rectal ulcer syndrome or colitis cystica profunda?
What is the primary evaluation method for excluding other diagnoses in patients with solitary rectal ulcer syndrome or colitis cystica profunda?
