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Marked abdominal distention. Large amount of stool is seen in the colon extending from the rectum. No definite bowel wall thickening. No air-fluid level. No free air. Of note left sided pleural effusion.
A chest X-ray with posterioanterior, lateral and left lateral decubitus views was also obtained:
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Marked abdominal distention. Large amount of stool is seen in the colon extending from the rectum. No definite bowel wall thickening. No air-fluid level. No free air. Of note left sided pleural effusion.
A chest X-ray with posterioanterior, lateral and left lateral decubitus views was also obtained:
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