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Pneumoperitoneum — imaging
X-ray
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Case 1005Adult

Pneumoperitoneum

Sudden severe epigastric pain, now generalised. Rigid abdomen on examination.
Small bowel obstruction — imaging
X-rayCT
2
Case 1006Adult

Small bowel obstruction

Colicky central abdominal pain, vomiting and distension. Previous laparotomy.
Acute appendicitis — imaging
CTUltrasound
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Case 1007Young adult

Acute appendicitis

Periumbilical pain migrating to the right iliac fossa, with anorexia and low-grade fever.
Ileocolic intussusception — imaging
Ultrasound
Case 1016Infant

Ileocolic intussusception

Episodes of inconsolable crying with drawing up of the legs, and vomiting.
Sigmoid volvulus — imaging
X-ray
Case 1018Older adult

Sigmoid volvulus

Gross abdominal distension and absolute constipation over two days.