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Valvula Bauhini
Valvula Bauchini is the valve between ileum terminale and colon.
 
Valvula Bauhini
During colonoscopy it is an important landmark, because when this is seen, one can be sure, that all the colon has been examined.
 
Valvula Bauhini
Sometimes the valvula causes an xray-finding suggestive of malignancy, and that may be the indication for colonscopy.
  
Valvula Bauhini
It is often possible to go through the valvula into the terminal ileum.
 
Valvula Bauhini
Other pictures of valvula Bauhini.
   
Valvula Bauhini
In obese persons, the valvula may be quite prominent, and biopsies may reveal lipomatosis of the valvula.
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