Abdominal Xrays Flashcards
1
Q
Mnemonic
A
BOB
Bowel
Other organs
Bones
2
Q
Details
A
Date
Type e.g. supine, upright
Adequacy
- Area (diaphragm to pelvis)
- Rotation
- Penetration
3
Q
Bowel
A
Small bowel Large bowel Faeces Gas Fluid levels
4
Q
Small Bowel
A
Plicae circulares
<3cm
5
Q
Large Bowel
A
Haustra
<6cm diameter
6
Q
Other organs
A
Soft tissue e.g. liver, spleen, kidneys, gallbladder, psoas
Calcification
- Pancreas (chronic pancreatitis)
- Abdominal aorta (atherosclerosis)
- Renal stones/gallstones
7
Q
Bones
A
Spine and pelvis
8
Q
To complete my analysis..
A
Examine previous films
Ascertain a clinical history
9
Q
Coffee bean sign
A
sigmoid volvulus
10
Q
Embryo sign
A
caecal volvulus
11
Q
Riglers sign
A
pneumoperitoneum
12
Q
Lead pipe sign
A
Ulcerative colitis
