Fixation of the Cecum to Prevent or Correct Volvulus of the Cecum

question 55

Multiple Choice

Fixation of the cecum to prevent or correct volvulus of the cecum is

• A) cecorrhaphy.
• B) cecopexy.
• C) cecostomy.
• D) cecoscopy.

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Definitions:

Esophagus

The muscular tube that transports food from the mouth to the stomach by sequential muscle contractions.

Acetaminophen

A medication used to reduce pain and fever, known for its minimal anti-inflammatory properties.

Liver

A vital organ located in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, involved in detoxifying substances, producing bile, and metabolizing nutrients.

Visceral Peritoneum

Also known as the serosa, the outermost layer of the abdominal organs that secretes serous fluid to keep the organs from sticking to each other.