Diagnosis of the given XRay of abdomen:
Ans. (c) Sigmoid volvulusRef: SRB manual of Surgery, 4th ed. /1329* The given image shows coffee bean sign, which is seen in sigmoid volvulus.* Sigmoid volvulus is a cause of large bowel obstruction and occurs when the sigmoid colon twists on the sigmoid mesocolon.Clinical Presentation* Constipation* Abdominal bloating* Nausea and/or vomitingCauses* Chronic constipation and/or laxative abuse* Fibre-rich diet (especially in Africa)* Chagas disease (especially in South America)Treatment* Rectal tube insertion is successful in treating 90% of cases.* The most serious complication is bowel ischaemia.
Small intestine obstruction
Pneumointestinalis
Sigmoid volvulus
Intussusception
Abdominal Radiography