Presentation
Abdominal pain and distension.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Small bowel obstruction on AXR
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Multiple loops of dilated small bowel in the central abdomen, with numerous airi-fluid levels of the erect projection (string of beads sign). No large bowel dilation. The hernial orifices are clear.No evidence of free gas or pneumotosis.
Case Discussion
Classic example of the radiographic features of SBO.
The patient had a laparoscopy which confirmed adhesions as the cause of SBO, presumably from previous appendectomy.
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