Why is ‘String of pearls appearance’ seen in small bowel obstruction? What is it? #reasonwhy
Channel: Decoded Medicine
Date: 2020-12-29

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The linear arrangement of air bubbles gives an appearance similar to a string of pearls 
(or beads) on abdominal radiographs of patients with small bowel obstruction.

The observed rows of air bubbles represent gas trapped between the valvulae conniventes of the small intestine.