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The acute abdomen

Free gas, obstruction, inflammation and stones: a tour of abdominal imaging in the emergency department.

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    Case 1005 · X-rayPneumoperitoneumSudden severe epigastric pain, now generalised. Rigid abdomen on examination.
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    Case 1006 · X-ray, CTSmall bowel obstructionColicky central abdominal pain, vomiting and distension. Previous laparotomy.
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    Case 1018 · X-raySigmoid volvulusGross abdominal distension and absolute constipation over two days.
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    Case 1007 · CT, UltrasoundAcute appendicitisPeriumbilical pain migrating to the right iliac fossa, with anorexia and low-grade fever.
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    Case 1008 · UltrasoundCholelithiasisRecurrent right upper quadrant pain after fatty meals.
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    Case 1013 · X-rayStaghorn calculusRecurrent urinary tract infections. Imaged during work-up.