Distention of the colon's splenic flexure


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Blood supply of the large intestine
Blood supply of the large intestine
Alternative Names

Colon splenic flexure distention


Symptoms

Symptoms include fever, rapid heart rate, abdominal pain and tenderness, and a mass that can be felt.


Signs and tests

Splenic flexure distention may be identified by the following studies:



Review Date: 05/04/2006
Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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