Fig. 2

Representative imaging scans of a 5-year-old female patient with an IAH. A: Fluid accumulation in the small bowel loops visualized on the ultrasound scan, considering the intestinal obstruction. B: Ultrasound scan showing significant edema and thickening of the intestinal wall, and CDFI showing a reduced blood supply. Postoperative diagnosis of an IAH caused by adhesive band and secondary intestinal obstruction was made. C: Postoperative appendicitis, adhesive bands and the herniated bowel were visualized. The wide low echo (white arrow), short adhesive bands and dilation of the intestinal tubes at both ends constitute a typical “cross sign”. D: Postoperative appendicitis, adhesive banding with the greater omentum (white arrow) and dilation of the herniated intestine at both ends were shown