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Abdominal X-ray at first presentation confirming profound constipation with large fecaloma.
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Abdominal XR confirmed these clinical findings (Figure 1).
Chest X-ray performed just prior to intubation. Marked elevation of the heart and diaphragm with decreased lung volumes and compressed trachea.
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CXR showed severe elevation of both diaphragms and compression of his heart (giving a false appearance of dextrocardia), decreased lung volumes, and a compressed trachea (Figure 2).