PMC9912131_01
CT abdomen. The image is showing peritoneal free air (arrow) and diffuse stool burden
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FIG1
A Computed Tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen and pelvis showed peritoneal free air with diffuse stool burden and obstruction (Figures 1, 2) that was not adequately visualized on plain film radiography.
CT abdomen with oral contrast. The image is demonstrating significantly distended loops of bowel with air-fluid level and stool burden. Arrow a demonstrates air-fluid level and bowel distention. Arrow b points to stool burden in one loop of bowel
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FIG2
A Computed Tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen and pelvis showed peritoneal free air with diffuse stool burden and obstruction (Figures 1, 2) that was not adequately visualized on plain film radiography.