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10. A 45-year-old male is brought to the emergency department by emergency medical services after sustaining a gunshot wound to the abdomen. He is unresponsive. His temperature is 99°F (37.2°C). His blood pressure is 95/58 mmHg, pulse is 115/min, and respirations are 20/min. Physical examination reveals an entry wound in the left abdominal quadrant just inferior to the left costal margin. Abdominal CT suggests that the bullet is Lodged in a retroperitoneal structure. Which of the following structures has the bullet most likely penetrated? a. Sigmoid colon b. Superior duodenum c. Descending colon d. Transverse colon

10. A 45-year-old male is brought to the emergency department by emergency medical services after sustaining a gunshot wound to the abdomen. He is unresponsive. His temperature is 99°F (37.2°C). His blood pressure is 95/58 mmHg, pulse is 115/min, and respirations are 20/min. Physical examination reveals an entry wound in the left abdominal quadrant just inferior to the left costal margin. Abdominal CT suggests that the bullet is Lodged in a retroperitoneal structure. Which of the following structures has the bullet most likely penetrated? a. Sigmoid colon b. Superior duodenum c. Descending colon d. Transverse colon

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
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10. A 45-year-old male is brought to the emergency department by emergency medical services after sustaining a gunshot wound to the abdomen. He is unresponsive. His temperature is 99°F (37.2°C). His blood pressure is 95/58 mmHg, pulse is 115/min, and respirations are 20/min. Physical examination reveals an entry wound in the left abdominal quadrant just inferior to the left costal margin. Abdominal CT suggests that the bullet is Lodged in a retroperitoneal structure. Which of the following structures has the bullet most likely penetrated? a. Sigmoid colon b. Superior duodenum c. Descending colon d. Transverse colon e. Ascending colon
Transcribed Image Text:10. A 45-year-old male is brought to the emergency department by emergency medical services after sustaining a gunshot wound to the abdomen. He is unresponsive. His temperature is 99°F (37.2°C). His blood pressure is 95/58 mmHg, pulse is 115/min, and respirations are 20/min. Physical examination reveals an entry wound in the left abdominal quadrant just inferior to the left costal margin. Abdominal CT suggests that the bullet is Lodged in a retroperitoneal structure. Which of the following structures has the bullet most likely penetrated? a. Sigmoid colon b. Superior duodenum c. Descending colon d. Transverse colon e. Ascending colon
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