Detailed examination videos of clinical short cases with discussion for general surgery residents and PGTs.
Curated by: Dr Tayyab Riaz Ch (16 videos)
When visible peristalsis is observed, it often suggests that the intestines are working harder to move food through, which can occur due to a partial blockage in the bowel lumen. This finding is a strong indicator of intestinal obstruction and warrants further investigation with imaging studies like X-rays or CT scans. Visible peristalsis appears as rolling waves moving across the abdomen, sometimes starting in the left upper quadrant and moving towards the right lower quadrant. #peristalsis #visibleperistalsis #intestinalobstruction #drtayyabriazch