EM Clerkship

Bowel Perforation and Volvulus


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Bowel Perforations History Perforation takes time, frequently symptoms were either ignored or not noticed as can occurring in… Elderly, diabetic, or immunosuppressed patients (frequently have minimal symptoms) Pediatric patients (unable to or scared to mention symptoms) Exam Commonly have “peritoneal signs” Guarding Rebound Tenderness Rigidity Testing CT Scan X-Ray? (not your primary test, but a […]

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EM ClerkshipBy Zack Olson, MD ; Mike Estephan, MD ; Maddie Watts, MD