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Barium enema image showing lead pipe colon in ulcerative colitis. Complete loss of haustral markings resulting in a smooth-walled, cylindrical colon.

Ulcerative Colitis: Lead Pipe Appearance On Barium

beyondthescalpel / March 15, 2025

Lead Pipe Appearance – Ulcerative Colitis This barium enema image illustrates the classic ‘lead pipe’ appearance of the colon, a […]

Abdominal X-ray demonstrating the 'coffee bean sign,' a diagnostic indicator of sigmoid volvulus, a condition where the sigmoid colon twists on itself.

Coffee Bean Sign X-ray: Identifying Sigmoid Volvulus

beyondthescalpel / March 14, 2025

Sigmoid volvulus is a serious condition causing large bowel obstruction. It occurs when the sigmoid colon twists on its supporting