X-ray
Is there evidence of bowel obstruction?
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No. Gas is present throughout the colon and there are no dilated loops.
Is bowel gas pattern normal?
No. The bowel loops are crowded centrally.
What is the cause of this appearance?
Typically the cause is gross ascites.
Central crowding of the bowel loops is consistent with ascites. No evidence of obstruction. No pneumoperitoneum.