Presentation
Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Small bowel obstruction - adhesions
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Diffuse dilation of small bowel with a relatively gradual transition point in the right lower quadrant characterised by mild angulation of small bowel loops. Distal small bowel decompressed with some fecalized contents. Colon decompressed.
Case Discussion
Typical findings of small bowel obstruction due to adhesive bands. Carefully run the small bowel to the transition point in the right lower quadrant, which is relatively subtle but has some angulation indicating adhesive disease is the most likely cause.