Exam questionKROK 2Medicine ยท 2024
A 38-year-old patient complains of cramping abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal distension, inability to pass gas, constipation. The patient had a recent surgery for appendicitis in his medical history. On palpation, the abdomen is painful in all its segments and tense. A splashing noise, unclear signs of peritoneal irritation, and hyperperistalsis are observed in the patient. What is the most likely diagnosis in this case?
Answer options
- Diffuse peritonitis
- Adhesive intestinal obstruction
- Diverticular colitis
- Colon cancer
- Peptic ulcer disease of the stomach
Correct answer
Adhesive intestinal obstruction
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