07-21-2006, 06:05 PM
72-year-old woman complains of constipation and abdominal pain.
Over a period of 48 hours, her symptoms worsen, and she is transported
to the hospital for laparoscopic evaluation of an acute abdomen.
At laparoscopy, a volvulus is noted. Which of the following is the most
likely location for the volvulus?
A. Appendix and cecum
B. Ascending colon
C. Descending colon
D. Sigmoid colon
Over a period of 48 hours, her symptoms worsen, and she is transported
to the hospital for laparoscopic evaluation of an acute abdomen.
At laparoscopy, a volvulus is noted. Which of the following is the most
likely location for the volvulus?
A. Appendix and cecum
B. Ascending colon
C. Descending colon
D. Sigmoid colon