Small Bowel Obstruction (Jejunum) Visualized on POCUS

Convex transducer viewing dilated jejunum w/ valvulae conniventes (“keyboard sign”).

Criteria for SBO:

 • plicae/valvulae (confirms small bowel)

 • diameter >2.5cm

 • alternating peristalsis

 • +free fluid (tanga sign, star)



Dr. Meghan Herbst @EUSmkh



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