SAQ 1728 – Frail older patient with abdominal pain and X-ray

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An 89-year-old nursing-home resident presents with abdominal pain and distension. The abdominal X-ray is shown below.

Abdominal X-ray in older patient with abdominal distension
Abdominal X-ray.

State the diagnosis and list three radiographic abnormalities.

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List three treatment options.

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List five considerations when choosing treatment and state the relevance of each.

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