Abdominal xray knowledge Flashcards
Retroperitoneal organs cause pain where?
Back pain
Intraperitoneal organs cause pain where?
Abdominal pain
Pancreas causes pain?
Both back and abdomen
KUB xray stands for?
kidney, ureter, and bladder
How many views does an abdominal xray require?
Usually one one
Structures that cross midline?
Stomach, Transverse Colon, Small Bowel, Aorta, IVC, Urinary Bladder, Uterus
If psoas muscle shows up then what is unlikely?
fluid accumulation
What three parts make up the small bowel?
duodenum, jejunum and ileum
What is the hallmark signs of small bowel obstruction?
gaseous distention, multiple air-fluid levels on upright xray
Normal diameter of small bowel?
2.5-3.0 cm
How many air-fluid levels are normally found in the small bowel?
2-3 fluid levels normal
Small bowel is located where on an xray?
Centrally
What is the name and shape of small bowel folds?
Valvulae conniventes (coiled spring appearance), Circular
What is the location of a large bowel on an xray?
Peripherally
What is the name and shape of large bowel folds?
Haustra, Semicircular
Normal diameter of the large bowel?
less than 5cm
What is normally found in the large bowel?
Solid feces normal
Large bowel is also called the…?
Colon
What are four possible causes of small bowel obstruction?
Adhesions, hernia, tumor, gallstone (T.H.A.G.)
What are four possible causes of large bowel obstruction?
Tumor, abscess, diverticular disease, volvulus (T.A.D.V.)
Is there normally gas in the large bowel?
Yes
What do you ask a patient with a possible large bowel obstruction?
“Are you farting?”
“String of Pearls Sign” pathoneumonic for what?
Small Bowel Obstruction