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Sigmoid volvulus

Case contributed by Wael Nemattalla
Diagnosis certain
x-ray

Markedly dilated loop of colon with a coffee-bean shape. Its apex points toward the right upper quadrant. Lucency at the right edge of the dilated bowel most likely represent compressed ascending colon.

Case Discussion

Classic coffee bean sign (omega sign) of sigmoid volvulus.

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