Presentation
Not passing stool or flatus.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Large bowel obstruction
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Distended gas-filled colon, air-fluid levels present centrally and periphery in the abdomen.
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After repairing the hernia, no obstruction.
Case Discussion
The patient presented with signs of acute large bowel obstruction, which is confirmed on a standing plain x-ray. On examination of the patient, a strangulated hernia noted which was surgically repaired.
Large bowel obstruction is suspected if bowel diameter exceeds 6 cm, or cecum more than 9 cm and multiple air-fluid levels.
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