The following abdominal x-rays are from a 60 year old with abdominal pain and distension. What two radiological signs can be seen?
Answer will be posted on 7/10/15.
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The following abdominal x-rays are from a 60 year old with abdominal pain and distension. What two radiological signs can be seen?
Answer will be posted on 7/10/15.
stepladder sign (stepwise ascent of air-fluid levels LUQ) on erect axe
string of pearls sign on erect film
both point to SBO as the dx
backed up by appearance of multiple dilated loops in supine film (>3cm)