Right colonic adhesions.
Adhesive bands may cause narrowing of the colon. The radiographic appearance may show evidence of a sharp, localized narrowing and smooth mucosal contour. Adhesions involving the ascending colon may also precipitate acute colonic obstruction due to formation of a cecal bascule. The nature of the adhesive bands and their relationship to prior surgery, to anomalies of mesenteric fixation, and to appendices epiploicae are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging