The AP Abdominal Xray shows what appears to be distended small bowels ..... ....... w/ 'STEPLADDER' appearance characteristic of the Circular Folds......... ....... hence, my nearest Dx: SMALL BOWEL OBSTRUCTION, distal, most likely Ileal..... ...... The COLON is shown undistended & intact in the background ........ ............. Tnx ............... ^=^.