Presentation
Constipated one day.
Patient Data
Age: 80 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Sigmoid volvulus
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Bean shaped dilated loop of large bowel with apex pointing to the RUQ. Rectal tube in situ.
Case Discussion
Findings are consistent with a sigmoid volvulus (also proven on CT). This x-ray was taken after attempt decompression, which was obviously unsuccessful.