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Case #3 -
This 47 year old female underwent small bowel resection

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
6.) What are possible findings on the CT scan that would suggest anastomotic leak?

Findings on CT scan which would suggest an anastomotic leak include fluid collections, air-fluid levels in abscess cavity, a large amount of free fluid in the peritoneal cavity, or the presence of free air.  
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