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back and forth peristalsis

Small Bowel Obstruction | Drs. K Koons, J Chaudhry, & A McEwan | Bronx, NY

May 15, 2020 in Small Bowel Obstruction
Back and forth peristalsis in a dilated loop of bowel

Back and forth peristalsis in a dilated loop of bowel

Back and forth peristalsis in a dilated loop of bowel

Back and forth peristalsis in a dilated loop of bowel

The diameter of this loop of bowel is 3.24 cm, greater than the cutoff for SBO of 2.5 cm.

The diameter of this loop of bowel is 3.24 cm, greater than the cutoff for SBO of 2.5 cm.

An elderly patient presented with abdominal distention and discomfort concerning for bowel obstruction. A CT confirmed SBO.

POCUS Abdominal is significant for dilated loops of bowel greater than 2.5 cm and back-and-forth peristalsis.

SONO Pearls: It is extremely helpful to build your POCUS skills by going back and looking at previously diagnosed pathology.

Tags: Abdominal pain, Abdominal, SBO, Dilated Loops, Obstruction, back and forth peristalsis, Gastrointestinal, GI
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