Abdominal Imaging Cases 005
February 2020 Adult Abdominal imaging cases and interpretation with Isolina R. Rossi, MD, Brian P. Shreve, MD and Kyle Cunningham, MD
Tag AXR Interpretation
AXR Interpretation
Indications for plain AXR differ depending on the availability of CT or USS, which give considerably more information. Abdominal X-rays are only useful for certain defined pathology such as abnormal ‘gases, masses, bones and stones’.
Abdominal X-ray and CT
Abdominal X-ray: AXR; Bowel obstruction; Sigmoid volvulus; Caecal volvulus; Bowel perforation