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Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Distension and ... Gastric Outlet Obstruction ... • Ascites • ... Intestinal Pseudo obstruction ... #Distension #Bloating
Abdominal Distention - Differential Diagnostic Algorithm
Ascites
Bowel Dilatation
Other Causes
Mechanical Obstruction
 • Adhesions 60%
 • Volvulus 3%
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Abdominal Distention ... Differential Diagnostic Algorithm ... Ascites Bowel ... Causes Mechanical Obstruction ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Complex Ascites on POCUS
62 yo F with rec dx colon CA s/p colectomy, liver cirrhosis w
Complex Ascites ... with abd pain + distention ... PittIMPOCUS #Complex ... #Ascites #POCUS ... clinical #ultrasound #abdominal
Complex Ascites with Air Bubbles in Colonic Perforation on POCUS

Hemodynamically unstable with rigid abdomen.  Patient
Complex Ascites ... Perforation on POCUS ... perforation and obstruction ... to look for the abdominal ... #Perforation #POCUS