Distention of the colon's splenic flexureFrom our partner site on acid reflux, AcidRefluxConnection.com.
Distention of the colon's splenic flexure is an enlargement of the splenic flexure beyond what is normal. Alternative Names: Colon splenic flexure distention Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Distention is usually caused by infection (tuberculosis, amebiasis), inflammation (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease), twisting of the colon (torsion, volvulus) or obstruction (cancer). If the colon does not contract properly, the splenic flexure can become distended.
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