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Images in paediatrics
“Fixed intestinal loop” on abdominal x ray: sine qua non of mechanical intestinal obstruction
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A term neonate underwent primary closure of gastroschisis and limited small bowel resection for a perforation, in another institution. Four weeks later, gastric aspirates remained high and he developed abdominal distension. Contrast enema did not demonstrate any obstructive lesions. Plain abdominal x ray examinations on two subsequent days demonstrated a fixed, …