MRCEM Notes

Intra-peritoneal organs

The intra-peritoneal organs are:
  • Liver
  • Spleen
  • Stomach
  • 1st part of duodenum
  • Ileum
  • Jejunum
  • Transverse colon
  • Sigmoid colon
  • Superior rectum
  • Ovaries

The retro-peritoneal organs/structures are:
  • Adrenal glands
  • Aorta
  • IVC
  • Duodenum (2nd, 3rd and 4th parts)
  • Pancreas (head)
  • Ureters
  • Colon (ascending and descending parts)
  • Kidneys
  • Oesophagus
  • Rectum (inferior part)
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