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Case 120Vomiting, distension, no flatus

X-rayAbdomenFoundationsStatic image~4 minCompare: large bowel obstruction from sigmoid volvulus

Clinical history

Adult with previous abdominal surgery, two days of colicky pain, vomiting and no flatus.

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