CASE 83

History: A 66-year-old man presents with left flank pain.

1. Which of the following should be included in the differential diagnosis of the imaging finding shown in the figures? (Choose all that apply.)

A. Spontaneous perforation

B. Iatrogenic perforation

C. Pneumatosis coli

D. Gunshot injury

E. Stab injury

2. What is the examination of choice in a patient with an abdominal stab injury?

A. Erect abdominal radiograph

B. Peritoneal lavage

C. CT scan

D. Laparotomy

3. Which of the following statements about abdominal stab injuries is true?

A. The colon is often involved in stab injuries.

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