Sentinel loop
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sentinel-loop-302-7064491
title:
Sentinel loop
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A sentinel loop is a sign seen on a radiograph that indicates localized ileus from nearby inflammation. Simply put, it is the dilation of a segment of small intestine to be differentiated from colonic cutoff sign which is a dilation of a segment of large bowel. An isolated distended loop of bowel is seen near the site of injured viscus or inflamed organ. This loop is called a "sentinel loop." It arises from the body's efforts to localize traumatic or inflammatory lesions. The local distention of
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Medical condition
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentinel_loop
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2022-05-18T06:36:05Z
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