transverse colon

The part of the colon that lies across the upper part of the abdominal cavity.

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transverse colon

(Anatomy) anatomy the part of the large intestine passing transversely in front of the liver and stomach

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trans′verse co′lon

(ˈkoʊ lən)

n.

the middle portion of the colon, lying across the upper abdominal cavity between the ascending colon and the descending colon.

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transverse colon - the part of the large intestine that extends across the abdominal cavity and joins the ascending to the descending colon

large intestine - beginning with the cecum and ending with the rectum; includes the cecum and the colon and the rectum; extracts moisture from food residues which are later excreted as feces

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The patient underwent extended cholecystectomy, segmental resection, and anastomosis of the transverse colon because of direct invasion of the transverse colon by the tumor.

Simultaneous osteosarcoma and adenocarcinoma of the gallbladder: A rare case report and literature review

The primary tumor was located in 18.8% (6) of the patients in the right colon, 25% (8) in the left colon, 3.1% (1) in the transverse colon, and 53.1% (18) in the rectum.

Colorectal Cancer in Patients Aged [less than or equal to]30 Years: 17 Years of Experience

* Transverse colon and sigmoid colon are more vulnerable due to their mobility.

A RARE CASE OF DELAYED PRESENTATION OF CAECAL AND ASCENDING COLON PERFORATION FOLLOWING BLUNT TRAUMA ABDOMEN

It can be seen most commonly in the sigmoid colon, less frequently in the cecum, descending colon and transverse colon. Chronic constipation, varios abdominal masses, previous abdominal surgery, abnormal mobilization of the cecum and paralytic ileus were reported as etiologic and predisposing factors.

Cecal Volvulus as a Cause of Acute Abdomen: A Report of Two Distinct Cases/Akut Karin Nedeni Olarak Cekal Volvulus: Iki Farkli Olgu Sunumu

Surgical Resection of Locally Advanced Primary Transverse Colon Cancer-Not a Worse Outcome in Stage II Tumor.

Colon Cancer Presenting as Abdominal Wall Abscess

Motson said that do not open as transverse colon will take more time as it is more difficult.

Fecal incontinence is under reported as patients are reluctant to discuss it-Prof. Francis Seow-Choen

Eleven (21%) patients had tumors located in the cecum, ten (19%) had tumors located in the ascending colon, three (6%) had tumors located in the hepatic flexure, nine (17%) had tumors located in the transverse colon, three (6%) had tumors located at the splenic flexure, three (6%) had tumors located in the descending colon, and fourteen (26%) had tumors located in the sigmoid colon.

Preoperative Computerized Tomographic Assessment of Regional Lymph Node and Extramural Vascular Invasion in Colonic Cancer

The omentum and the transverse colon were adherent to the gallbladder, and a fistula formation was observed between the transverse colon and the gallbladder (Mirizzi syndrome, type 5).

A Series of Five Complicated Cases with Gallbladder Perforation due to Acute Cholecystitis/Akut Kolesistit Tablosu Sonucu Sofro Kesesi Perforasyonu Gelisen Komplike Bes Olgu Serisi

Abdominal contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) revealed a heterogeneous hyperechoic mass compressing the distal transverse colon externally, suggesting the presence of a foreign body or tumor (Figure 1).

Idiopathic weight loss due to an entero-enteric fistula from a gossypiboma retained for 27 years

Upon colonoscopy, a 2 cm pedunculated polyp was identified in the transverse colon. It was removed with a snare and clipped at the base.

Adenomatous Change In A Solitary Juvenile Polyp: A Case Report

During initial laparoscopic exploration, it was noted that the colon was no longer interposed above the liver, and the only abnormal gross finding was a very redundant proximal transverse colon which could easily be maneuvered into the configuration noted on her CT scan.

Chilaiditi Syndrome: A Case Report Highlighting the Intermittent Nature of the Disease

Throughout the literature search, we came across 2 cases of transverse colon cancers with metastasis to gallbladder masquerading as cholecystitis [4, 5].

Metastatic Cecal Adenocarcinoma to the Gallbladder Presenting with Acute Cholecystitis