abdo imaging Flashcards
1
Q
what does a visible small bowel on xray indicate
A
pneumoperitoneum
2
Q
what are valvulae conniventes
A
plicae circularis, useful for working out if bowel is small or large
3
Q
what is a possible complication of ulcerative colitis
A
toxic megacolon
4
Q
what are the indications for an abdominal xray
A
bowel obstruction
perforation of hollow viscus
exacerbation of Crohns/UC/pseudomembranous colitis
pancreatitis
5
Q
what should AXRs not be used for
A
acute GI bleed palpable mass (CT) constipation cholecystitis appendicitis
6
Q
what imaging can be used for cholecystitis and appendicitis
A
ultrasound
7
Q
how should abdominal xrays be interpreted
A
bowel gas pattern
free gas
bowel wall thickening
abnormal oppacities (calculi)
