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Intestinal obstruction

Case contributed by Ahmed Abdrabou
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Severe abdominal pain and vomiting

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Dilated small bowel loops on supine film.

Multiple air/fluid levels on erect film

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