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Bowel Obstruction Case Study

Emergency Department

08:00: 68-year-old male presents with severe, crampy abdominal pain and nausea. Reports last bowel movement was 3 days ago. Significant abdominal distension noted. Patient appears restless and is frequently changing positions. History includes a ruptured appendix and subsequent surgery 5 years ago.

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