Intussusception Introduction Epidemiology Etiology Sign and Symptoms Pathogenesis Diagnosis Differential Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Intussusception Overview Intussusception is a serious medical condition where a part of the intestine slides into an adjacent part, resembling a telescope folding in on itself. This can lead to intestinal obstruction, causing swelling, inflammation, and potential intestinal injury. Occurrence and […]
Meckel’s Diverticulum Introduction Epidemiology Etiology Sign and Symptoms Rule of 2s Diagnosis Differential Diagnosis Treatment Resection Methods Prognosis Overview of Meckel’s Diverticulum Introduction and Etiology Nature of Condition: Meckel’s diverticulum is a common congenital abnormality of the small intestine. Origin: Results from incomplete obliteration of the vitelline (omphalomesenteric) duct. Prevalence: It is the most
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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Introduction Epidemiology Etiology Sign and Symptoms Pathophysiology Diagnosis Differential Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Overview Definition: SIBO is characterized by an excessive bacterial population in the small intestine, including types not usually present there. Causes: It can result from factors that slow down the digestive process,
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Dunbar Syndrome Introduction Epidemiology Etiology Sign and Symptoms Diagnosis Differential Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Dunbar Syndrome (Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome) Overview Condition Description: Dunbar syndrome, or Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), involves abdominal pain due to compression of the celiac artery and the celiac ganglia by the median arcuate ligament, a fibrous arch from the
Title Introduction Epidemiology Etiology Pathogenesis Sign and Symptoms Diagnosis Differential Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Celiac Disease Overview Understanding Celiac Disease Celiac disease is a severe autoimmune disorder occurring in genetically predisposed individuals. The primary trigger is gluten, a protein in wheat, rye, and barley. Gluten consumption in affected individuals leads to an immune response that
Anatomy of small intestine Introduction Arterial Supply Venous Drainage Innervation Lymphatic Drainage Structure Relations Function Anatomy and Function of the Small Intestine Overview Function: Essential for digestion, nutrient absorption, and waste passage to the large intestine. Division: Comprises three distinct regions – the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. Duodenum Length: Approximately 10 inches. Function: Receives
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