Erect radiograph of the abdomen Air-fluid levels at different heights The valvulae conniventes that extend across the entire diameter of the bowel lumen
• Erect radiograph of the abdomen • Air-fluid levels at different heights • The valvulae conniventes that extend across the entire diameter of the bowel lumen
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Mechanical bowel obstruction Large bowe Most colonic obstructions occur in the sigmoid colon Dilation of the colon from the cecum to the point of obstruction The colon distal to the obstruction is devoid of gas
Mechanical bowel obstruction Large Bowel • Most colonic obstructions occur in the sigmoid colon • Dilation of the colon from the cecum to the point of obstruction • The colon distal to the obstruction is devoid of gas
Causes of Large bowel Obstruction Colon carcinoma Metas tatic disease, especially pelvic malignancies Diverticulitis Volvulus Fecal impaction Amebiasis Ischemia Adhesions
Causes of Large Bowel Obstruction
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