Case history
Case history #1
A 27-year-old male presents with cramping abdominal pain of sudden onset, emesis, and failure to pass any flatus or stool for 24 hours. The patient has no history of prior surgery. Physical examination reveals peritonitis. Computed tomography reveals the level of the obstruction.
Case history #2
A 43-year-old female with a prior history of open cholecystectomy presents with gradual onset of nausea, vomiting, absolute constipation, and abdominal distention. Physical examination does not demonstrate peritonitis. Computed tomography is used to confirm the diagnosis.
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