Large bowel obstruction Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 44-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with progressive crampy abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, and decreased bowel movements. The patient had open abdominal surgery three years ago after a motor vehicle accident. Temperature is 36.8 °C (98.2 °F), pulse is 90/min, blood pressure is 130/86 mmHg, respirations are 16/min, and oxygen saturation is 98% on room air. On physical examination, the patient’s abdomen is distended and a large midline scar is present. There is mild left-sided tenderness to palpation and diffuse tympany to percussion. An abdominal radiograph is ordered. Which of the following radiographic findings would indicate volvulus of the colon?  

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