Small bowel peristalsis - normal (ultrasound)

Case contributed by Angel Romero Domínguez
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Patient with known cirrhosis and abdominal distention due to ascites.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Male

Free intraperitoneal fluid. Cross-sectional view of loops of the small bowel in motion. Note its relationship with the mesentery, which is more hyperechogenic.

Case Discussion

Patient with ascites. Free intraperitoneal fluid allows better observation of the bowel loops peristalsis.

Ultrasound was performed as surveillance.

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