Small bowel obstruction

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Prior abdominal surgery. Distended abdomen and vomiting.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Multiple loops of dilated gas-filled small bowel in the central abdomen. Collapsed large bowel.

Case Discussion

Appearance in keeping with a high grade distal small bowel obstruction.

The patient proceeded to a laparotomy.

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