The acute abdomen: Plain radiographic evaluation

The acute abdomen: Plain radiographic evaluation

With the development of computed tomography, ultrasonography and specialized scintigraphic techniques, conventional radiographic imaging of the abdomen has generally been relegated to a minor position in each of the three clinical entities under discussion in this series. On the other hand, one can make a good case for routinely obtaining radiographs of the abdomen in most patients with an acut...

the plain x-ray the diagnosis of the acute abdomen_

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Radiographic techniques and interpretation of the acute abdomen.

Radiography is a familiar and available imaging modality for the evaluation of patients with acute abdominal distress. Potential causes for acute abdominal distress include the hepatobiliary system, spleen, urogenital tract, and gastrointestinal tract. Radiographic signs associated with specific conditions are described, including gastric-dilation volvulus, urinary bladder rupture, ureteral rup...

Plain Radiographic Evaluation of the Pediatric Foot and Its Deformities

Accurate diagnosis and assessment of severity of pediatric foot deformities by physical examination can be challenging. Radiographs are a valuable adjunct for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for many of these deformities. On the standing anteroposterior view useful measurements include the talocalcaneal and talus-first metatarsal angles; on the standing lateral view various measureme...

Low dose CT vs plain abdominal radiography for the investigation of the acute abdomen