Ileus, small bowel, adhesions, follow-through

CASE

Radiograph of abdomen shows multiple air-fluid levels scattered throughout the abdomen. The largest air-fluid level below the left hemidiaphragm represents stomach distended with fluid (not a pneumoperitoneum) . Contrast study shows dilated small bowel loops - roughly jejunum and oral ileum. The contrast does not enter cecum, which remains filled with feces. The obstruction was caused by adhesions.

Radiology image - Ileus, small bowel, adhesions: Abdomen, Peritoneal cavity, Small bowel, Stomach: X-ray - Plain radiograph

Ileus, small bowel, adhesions


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