Category Archives: GI

Spontaneous Esophageal Rupture — March 15, 2012

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Stephanie Taft, MD

Boerhaave’s (Spontaneous Esophageal Rupture) — Discussion led by Dr. Felix Ankel with discussion by Dr. Rob Bulander (HP Staff Surgeon) Additional information from reference below True esophageal rupture is uncommon Most times abnormalities (symptoms/chest x-ray findings) seen on left (e.g. … Continue reading →

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Mesenteric Ischemia — December 8, 2011

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Stephanie Taft, MD

Critical Case — Discussion led by Dr. Eric Dahl Cannot rule out bowel ischemia with regular CT abdomen with contrast Diagnosis by CT requires: Smaller slices Different timing of study — regular CT is usually during venous phase — needs … Continue reading →

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Cecal Volvulus — Critical Case June 16, 2011

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Stephanie Taft, MD

Presented by Dr. Autumn Brogan Cecal Volvulus Increased mobility secondary to anomalous fixation of right colon Acquired abnormalities leading to increased risk (not an all-inclusive list): surgical adhesions, pregnancy, colonscopy, cancerous lesions, diverticulitis Presents like bowel obstruction Patients often significant abdominal … Continue reading →

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