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Fluid-filled intestinal obstruction.

A N Kingsnorth

    The British Journal of Surgery
    |April 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Delayed diagnosis of intestinal obstruction can occur when the bowel is fluid-filled, lacking gas. This presentation masks typical symptoms like distension and abnormal X-rays, hindering timely intervention.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Radiology
    • Surgical Pathology

    Background:

    • Intestinal obstruction is a common surgical emergency.
    • Diagnosis typically relies on clinical signs and radiographic evidence of bowel gas patterns.

    Observation:

    • Three cases of intestinal obstruction presented with atypical findings.
    • The obstructed bowel segments were exclusively fluid-filled, lacking intraluminal gas.
    • Classic signs such as marked abdominal distension, accentuated bowel sounds, and visible air-fluid levels on X-ray were absent.

    Findings:

    • Absence of bowel gas can significantly delay the diagnosis of intestinal obstruction.
    • Fluid-filled, obstructed bowel segments may not exhibit typical radiographic signs.
    • Clinical presentation can be misleading without characteristic distension or bowel sounds.

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    Implications:

    • Radiologists and clinicians must consider fluid-filled bowel obstruction in the differential diagnosis.
    • Advanced imaging modalities may be necessary when initial X-rays are non-diagnostic.
    • Early recognition of atypical presentations is crucial for prompt surgical management and improved patient outcomes.