Cecum (1 of 2)

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Case description

Normal view of the ileocecal valve is observed. The ileocecal valve is the opening between the large and small intestines. It often gets stuck shut or open. It needs to be free to open or shut at appropriate times. Palm down to test for stuck shut, palm up for stuck open. To correct stuck shut valve: apply pressure down and out over valve. To correct stuck open valve: push in and up over area. The location is about 2 inches below the appendix.

tags: cecum colonoscopy ileocecal valve appendix

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