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JerrCa
JerrCa
Question on Splenic flexure???
Dec 22 2011, 5:42 PM EST | Post edited: Dec 22 2011, 5:42 PM EST
Hello All,
Is Left colic flexure the same as splenic flexure? Also, What obliques do you best visualize Hepatic and splenic flexures in the abdomen? Thanks Do you find this valuable?    
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eliseleblanc
eliseleblanc
1. RE: Question on Splenic flexure???
Dec 23 2011, 9:03 PM EST | Post edited: Dec 23 2011, 9:03 PM EST
Hello!

left colic flexure = splenic flexure (because it is near the spleen)
right colic flexure = hepatic flexure (because it is near the liver)

the hepatic flexure is best seen with the patient in RAO or LPO
the splenic flexure is best seen with the patient in LAO or RPO



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JerrCa
JerrCa
2. RE: Question on Splenic flexure???
Dec 23 2011, 9:59 PM EST | Post edited: Dec 23 2011, 9:59 PM EST
"Hello!

left colic flexure = splenic flexure (because it is near the spleen)
right colic flexure = hepatic flexure (because it is near the liver)

the hepatic flexure is best seen with the patient in RAO or LPO
the splenic flexure is best seen with the patient in LAO or RPO



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