Small bowel obstruction - string of pearls sign

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Vomiting for 2-3 days. Past history of abdominal radiation.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Female

String of pearls sign of small bowel obstruction.

Case Discussion

On ultrasound, there were dilated small bowel loops with to and fro movements of contents. Surgery confirmed small bowel obstruction.

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