Table 2 Radiological signs by choice of management
Radiological signs | Overall 33 (30%) | Non-operative 30 (27.3) | Operative 80 (72.7) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plain X-ray | 32 (29.1) | 14 (46.7) | 18 (22.5) | 0.013 |
Dilated bowel loops | 29 (26.4) | 12 (40.0) | 17 (21.3) | < 0.001 |
Multiple air levels | 14 (12.7) | 01 (3.3) | 13 (16.3) | 0.07 |
Fecal impaction | 06 (5.5) | 06 (20.0) | 00 (0.0) | 0.047 |
Sonographic findings | 33 (30.0) | 16 (53.3) | 17 (21.3) | 0.001 |
Dilated bowel loops | 29 (26.4) | 12 (40.0) | 17 (21.3) | 0.047 |
Reversed/no peristalsis | 11 (10.0) | 05 (16.7) | 06 (07.5) | 0.154 |
Doughnut sign | 06 (05.5) | 02 (06.7) | 04 (05.0) | 0.732 |
Abdominal masses | 06 (05.5) | 05 (16.7) | 01 (01.3) | 0.002 |
Peritonitis | 06 (05.5) | 00 (00.0) | 06 (05.5) | 0.161 |