A 60yo male is admitted with a 2d hx of lower abdominal pain and marked vomiting. On examination he has abdominal swelling, guarding and numerous audi

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A 60yo male is admitted with a 2d hx of lower abdominal pain and marked vomiting. On examination he has abdominal swelling, guarding and numerous audible bowel sounds. What is the likely dx?

a. Gallstone ileus
b. Ischemic colitis
c. Large bowel obstruction
d. Sigmoid volvulus
e. Small bowel obstruction
 
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