A 45 year old male presents to OPD with acute abdominal pain. On examination it seems to have spread to retroperitoneal structure. Which of the following is most likely to get affected: (A) Stomach, (B) Transverse colon, (C) Jejunum, (D) Descending colon
Answer is D. The descending colon is a retroperitoneal organ. The rest of the organs are surrounded by peritoneum. Other retroperitoneal organs are: - Pancreas, Duodenum, Ascending colon, Descending colon, Middle third of the rectum