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Which organ has curves called hepatic flexure and splenic flexure?
Lage Intestine
What is 12 cm proximal to the splenic flexure?
It would be near the descending colon in the left upper quadrant of humans.
What part of large intestine is between the hepatic flexure and the splenic flexure?
The Transverse colon is between both flexures
What happens when a esophageal varices rupture?
Once the esophageal varices rupture , it will compromised of Hemodynamic Stability of the patient andrisk of aspiration it,s more likely. As we known esophageal vein supply is from portal vein , so it should aggressively treated when the ruptureishappened. The managment is included Emergent Endoscopic and if the bleeding uncontrollable , surgery is more likely
What is the splenic flexture?
The bend in the colon between the transverse and descending parts. The other flexure (between ascending and transverse) is the hepatic flexure.
What does splenic mean?
Splenic means related to the spleen.
Is the name varices a boy name?
yeah the name varices is common boy name but some girls also have the same name"varices"
What are varices?
Varices-- Swollen or enlarged veins, in this case on the lining of the esophagus.
What is the CPT code a direct ligation of esophageal varices?
The CPT code for "direct ligation of esophageal varices" is 43400.
Where do varices occur?
Varices may occur in the lining of the esophagus, the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach, or in the upper part of the stomach.
What is testicular varices and what causes it?
Testicular varices is the condition where there is compression if the venous drainage in the testicles. This is mainly caused by the nutcracker syndrome.
What is splenic embolization?
Splenic embolization. involves plugging or blocking the splenic artery to shrink the size of the spleen. The substances that are injected during this procedure include polyvinyl alcohol foam, polystyrene, and silicone.
Where is the splenic confluence?
Also called the portal splenic confluence. This is the area where the splenic vein meets the superior mesenteric vein. Together, posterior to the neck of the pancreas, these veins form the portal vein.
Can the spleen cause esophageal varices?
no
Can you fly with esophageal varices?
endescopy?
Do varices require surgery?
Varices may require a special surgical procedure called balloon tamponade ligation to stop the bleeding
Where does the splenic flexure lie?
The splenic flexure lies in the upper left quadrant between the transverse and descending colon.
