Intestinal obstruction is an important cause of the acute abdomen, accounting for up to 5% of emergency admissions to surgical services.…
Just a bleeding hernia
A 72-year-old gentleman presents to the ED with a 3 week history of intermittent abdominal pain; it is now constant in nature and 8/10 in severity.…
Blocked up!
A 66-year old male with abdominal pain, distension and vomiting attends the emergency department. His bowels were last opened 5 days ago. Can you figure out the cause?…
Tied up in a knot with a twist at the end!
A 47-year-old lady presented with acute epigastric pain radiating to the back.…
Vomiting for 3 Days – Too Much Whiskey?
A 29-year-old woman presents with a 3 day history of vomiting following drinking most of a bottle of vodka.…
Nursing Home Patient with Constipation
An 82-year-old nursing home resident is brought into the emergency department with abdominal distension and a 2 day history of constipation…
Chest and Abdominal Radiographs
Chest and abdominal x-rays are commonly requested in the emergency department (ED)…