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What do we mean in LGIT bleeding?. LGIT: Extend from the junction between the duodenum and jejunum. (duodenojejunal junction) (ligament of Treitz) to the anal canal (just above the dentate line). Anatomy of LGIT. Small intestine :Jejunum- It is the midsection of the intestine, connecting
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1. Performed by: NIDAL.A.SHIBLI ATHAR.A.SHIBLI Lower GI Beeding
2. What do we mean in LGIT bleeding?
LGIT: Extend from the junction between the duodenum and jejunum.
(duodenojejunal junction) (ligament of Treitz) to the anal canal (just above the dentate line)
3. Anatomy of LGIT
Small intestine :
Jejunum- It is the midsection of the intestine, connecting duodenum to ileum. Contain plica circularis, and villi to increase surface area.
Ileum - It has villi, where all soluble molecules are absorbed into the blood (capillaries and lacteals).
Large intestine:
Cecum (the appendix is attached to the cecum).
Colon (ascending ,transverse,descending colon and sigmoid flexure). The main function of colon is to absorb water, but it also contains bacteria that produce beneficial vitamins like Vitamin K.
Rectum
Anus