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Abdominal Distention - Differential Diagnostic Algorithm
Ascites
Bowel Dilatation
Other Causes
Mechanical Obstruction
 • Adhesions 60%
 • Volvulus 3%
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Abdominal Distention ... Pseudo-obstruction Acute ... Ogilvie's Syndrome • Trauma ... Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage ... #Distention #Differential
Handlebar Traumatic Injury 
Young girl presents to you after low energy, helmeted bicycle accident. Her vitals
re-exams (normal CXR ... injuries to spleen, liver ... peritonitis and hemorrhagic ... with hemorrhage ... pattern on your differential