Paralytic ileus

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Severe sepsis, admitted in ICU.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
ct

Generalized gaseous distension of both the large and small bowel loops without a focal transition.

Case Discussion

Features in a patient with sepsis are consistent with paralytic ileus.

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