Bowel obstruction vs ileus on X-ray

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Teaching point

Distinguish on X-ray: peripheral loops with haustral markings = large bowel obstruction (consider volvulus). Diffuse gaseous distension without a transition point after recent surgery = paralytic ileus.

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