The scale rates three sections of the colon, right (cecum and ascending colon), mid-colon (transverse and descending) and rectosigmoid, on a five-point scale (0–4). Total score (0–14 ...

An abdominal radiograph shows signs of colonic dilatation, especially marked in the cecum and ascending colon. Colonic perforation occurs in about 5% of cases, with the patient demonstrating more ...

The colon is divided into four sections: the ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, and sigmoid colon. It plays a vital role in digestion by aiding nutrient absorption as food passes ...