Gastroenteritis, acute, diarrhea

CASE

This a typical "emergency" patient complaining of abdominal pain, nausea, presenting in a surgical emergency department. Abdominal radiograph shows several small air-fluid levels with no dilation of the bowel. An ultrasound image is typical - abundant intraluminal fluid and edema of valvulae conniventes (Kerckring's folds) that increase echogenicity and acquire layered appearance.

Radiology image - Gastroenteritis, acute, diarrhea: Abdomen, Large bowel, Small bowel: X-ray - Plain radiograph

Gastroenteritis, acute, diarrhea


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