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ECG showing sinus rhythm
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The ECG showed sinus rhythm (Fig. 1), with no acute changes compared to previous ECGs.
Chest Radiograph showing dilated bowel loop at the splenic flexure and elevated left hemidiaphragm
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Chest radiography showed an elevated left hemidiaphragm and dilation of the colon at the splenic flexure (Fig. 2).
Abdominal radiograph showing dilated bowel loops
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For this reason, an abdominal radiograph was requested, which revealed extensively dilated large bowel loops (Fig. 3).
Computed tomography (CT) scan of abdomen-pelvis showing dilated large bowels
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A computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen-pelvis was carried out (Fig. 4A-C), confirming a diagnosis of large bowel dilation and no mechanical obstruction.