Author: Carlo Catalano, Rome, Italy
Body Region: Abdomen and Pelvis
1. Patient Presentation
- A 71-year-old woman reported acute onset of crampy abdominal pain, vomiting and abdominal
distention. - Plain abdominal radiographs showed small bowel distention and air-fluid levels.
- Laboratory tests gave normal results.
- Contrast-enhanced CT of the abdomen was performed for further evaluation.