Sentinel loops

Sentinel loop

A sentinel loop is a sign seen on a radiograph that indicates localized ileus from nearby inflammation. It is an isolated distended loop of bowel near the site of injured viscus or inflamed organ, caused by local paralysis and accumulation of gas in the intestinal loop. In acute pancreatitis, cholecystitis, and appendicitis, the sentinel loop is usually seen in the left, right, and right lower quadrants respectively.

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CSE 142 Computer Programming I

University of Washington

Summer 2022

This introductory course teaches programming using Java. Students learn computational problem-solving techniques, functional decomposition, control structures, data abstraction, and code documentation. No prior programming experience is required.

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