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Rad Positioning - Abdomen Full Deck Flashcards

1
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AP Abdomen (KUB)

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Demonstrates borders of psoas major muscles

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KUB

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Kidneys
Ureter
Bladder

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3
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Radiography significant abdominal muscles

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Diaphragm
Psoas

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Diaphragm

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Umbrella-shaped
Separates thoracic & abdominal cavities

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Psoas

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Lateral to vertebral column
Visible on abdominal radiograph

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3 accessory organs of digestion

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Liver
Gallbladder
Pancreas

Note: Pwrpt slide incorrectly states Spleen as 4th accessory organ

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7
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3 segments of Small Intestine

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Duodenum
Jejunum
Ileum

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8
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Duodenum

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1st segment of small intestine
Shortest & widest diameter
“C” loop appearance

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9
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Duodenal bulb or cap

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Proximal portion of duodenum

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10
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Ducts that drain into duodenum

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Ducts from:
Liver
Pancreas
Gallbladder

Acronym: Ladies Professional Golf

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11
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Jejunum

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Middle segment of small intestine
2/5 of remaining small bowel
Central & lower in abdominal cavity

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12
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Ileum

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3rd segment of small intestine
3/5 of remaining small bowel

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13
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Cecum

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Large bowel

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14
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Ileocecal valve

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Connection between ileum and cecum

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15
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Large intestine

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Appendix
Colon - Ascending, Transverse, Descending
Cecum
Ileocecal valve
Left colic (splenic) flexure
Right colic (hepatic) flexure
Sigmoid colon
Rectum
Anus

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16
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Pancreas

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Lies transverse & posterior to stomach
Not seen on plain abdominal X-ray
Head of pancreas lies in “C” loop
Endocrine function - produces insulin

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17
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Liver

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RUQ location
Produces bile for digestion
Exocrine function - produces digestive juices to move food thru duodenum

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18
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Gallbladder

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Stores bile
Can be seen with contrast enhancement
Usually seen with ultrasound

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19
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Urinary System

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2 kidneys
2 ureters
1 urethra
1 bladder
2 suprarenal adrenal glands

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20
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Excretory or Intravenous Urogram (IVU)

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Faint visualization of kidneys on KUB
Injection - contrast media
IVP term used in past - not fully accurate

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Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)

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Old term for current IVU term
Not fully accurate - pyelo refers to renal pelvis of kidney only

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22
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True/False: Stomach’s shape, size, position varies between individuals

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True

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23
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Connection between large & small bowel is called _____

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Ileocecal valve

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24
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Which is not an abdominal organ?
- Spleen
- Pancreas
- Thymus
- Adrenal gland

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Thymus

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25
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Peritoneum

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Double walled membran enclosing most abdominal organs
Contains some lubricating fluid

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26
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Parietal Peritoneum

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Outer layer adheres to abdominal wall

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27
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Visceral Peritoneum

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Inner layer adheres to organs

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28
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Peritoneal Cavity

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Space between parietal & visceral peritoneum
Potential cavity - filled w/ bowel & other organs

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29
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Omentum

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a.k.a. Fatty Apron
Double fold peritoneum extending from stomach to another organ

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30
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Lesser Omentum

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Extends superiorly from lesser curvature of stomach to portions of liver

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31
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Greater Omentum

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Connects transverse colon to greater curvature of stomach inferiorly
Drapes down over small bowel - provides insulation between interior & exterior

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32
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9 Intraperitoneal Organs

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Liver
Gallbladder
Spleen
Stomach
Jejunum
Ileum
Cecum
Transverse colon
Sigmoid colon

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33
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8 Retroperitoneal Organs

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Kidneys
Ureters
Adrenal glands
Pancreas
Duodenum
Ascending & descending colon
Upper rectum
Major abdominal blood vessels (aorta & IVC)

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34
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5 Infraperitoneal Organs

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Lower rectum
Urinary bladder
Reproductive organs
Male - closed sac
Female - open sac (the female uterus, tubes & ovaries, extending into peritoneal cavity)

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35
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Outer lining of peritoneum covering walls of peritoneal cavity

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Parietal peritoneum

36
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What is called the “fatty apron”?

37
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Which is infraperitoneal?
- Kidneys
- Pancreas
- Aorta
- Urinary bladder

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Urinary bladder

38
Q

7 things in RUQ

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Liver
Gallbladder
Right colic flexure
Duodenum
Head of pancreas
Right kidney
Right suprarenal

39
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6 things in LUQ

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Spleen
Stomach
Left colic flexure
Tail of pancreas
Left kidney
Left suprarenal

40
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5 things in RLQ

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Ascending colon
Appendix
Cecum
2/3 Ileum
Ileocecal valve

41
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3 things in LLQ

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Descending colon
Sigmoid colon
2/3 Jejunum

42
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9 Abdominal regions

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Right hypochrondriac
Epigastric
Left hypochondriac
Right lateral (lumbar)
Umbilical
Left lateral (lumbar)
Right inguinal (iliac)
Pubic (hypogastric)
Left inguinal (iliac)

43
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Xiphoid process location

44
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Inferior costal margin location

45
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Iliac crest

46
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3 Mid/upper abdomen landmarks

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Xiphoid process - T9 - T10
Inferior costal margin - L2 - L3
Iliac crest - L4 - L5

47
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4 Lower abdomen/pelvic landmarks

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ASIS
Greater trochanter
Symphysis pubis
Ischial tuberosity

48
Q

What 2 large abdominal muscles extend parallel to lumbar spine & are indicators of well-exposed KUB?

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Psoas major

49
Q

Which of following is not an accessory organ for digestion?
- Spleen
- Pancreas
- Liver
- Gallbladder

50
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Pancreas is classified as _____ structure

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Retroperitoneal

51
Q

Appendix is usually in which quadrant?

52
Q

If patient indicates pain in left lower anterior rib area - which quadrant?

53
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If patient indicates pain near xiphoid tip - which abdominal area?

A

Epigastric

54
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Topographic landmark for middle of abdomen

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Iliac crest

55
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3 positions for Abdomen

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KUB
Acute abdomen series
Decubitus positions

56
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3 Acute Abdomen Series

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AP supine abdomen
AP erect abdomen
PA erect chest

57
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2 Decubitus abdomen positions

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Lateral decubitus
Dorsal decubitus

58
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What is kVP for AP Erect abdomen

59
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Routine abdomen

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AP supine (KUB)

60
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CR location for AP Supine abdomen

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Center to iliac crest

61
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Evaluation criteria for AP Supine abdomen

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Symphysis pubis included
Kidneys & lower liver margin included
No rotation
No motion
Exposure factors optimal

62
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CR location for PA Prone abdomen

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Center to iliac crest

63
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Evaluation criteria for PA Prone abdomen

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Symphysis pubis included
Kidneys & lower liver margin included
No rotation
No motion
Exposure factors optimal

64
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CR location for Left Lateral Decubitus

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2 inches above iliac crest

65
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Evaluation criteria for Left Lateral Decubitus

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Diaphragm Included
Both sides of body included
No rotation
No motion
Exposure factors optimal

66
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CR location for Erect AP Abdomen

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2 inches above iliac crest

67
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Evaluation criteria for Erect AP Abdomen

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Diaphragm included
No rotation
No motion
Exposure factors optimal

68
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CR location for Dorsal Decubitus Right Lateral

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2 inches above iliac crest to midcoronal plane

69
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Evaluation criteria for Dorsal Decubitus Right Lateral

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Diaphragm included
No rotation
No motion
Exposure factors optimal

70
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CR location for Right Lateral Abdomen

71
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Evaluation criteria for Right Lateral Abdomen

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Diaphragm included
No rotation
No motion
Exposure factors optimal

72
Q

Ileus

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Nonmechanical bowel obstruction
Inability of intestine (bowel) to contract normally & move waste out
Paralysis of movement to the bowel

73
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Ascites

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Accumulation of fluid

74
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Pneumoperitoneum

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Free air or gas in peritoneal cavity

75
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Perforated hollow viscus

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Loss of GI wall integrity w/ leakage of contents

76
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Intra-abdominal mass

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Abnormal growth occurring in abdomen

77
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6 Clinical indications for Acute Abdomen Series

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Ileus
Intra-abdominal mass
Ascites
Pneumoperitoneum
Post-op abdominal surgery
Perforated hollow viscus

Acronym: Ileus [Elias] Is A Professional Post-op Performer

78
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Acute Abdomen Series - 3-Way

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AP erect
AP supine
PA chest

79
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Acute Abdomen Series - 2-Way

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AP supine
AP erect or Left lateral decubitus - must include diaphragm

80
Q

AP Supine abdomen - 2 or 3 Way?

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Both 2-Way & 3-Way

81
Q

Pathological condition - twisting of loop of intestine creating an obstruction

82
Q

What is the preferred length of time a patient should lie on side prior to lateral decubitus projection?

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10 - 20 min
Mayo: 10-20 sec or positioning time

83
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CR location for AP erect abdomen projection as part of acute abdomen series?

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1 to 2 inches above iliac crest

84
Q

What is kVp for abdomen?

85
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Intussusceptions

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Telescoping of bowel onto itself
More common in children
Necrosis in 48 hrs

86
Q

Crohn’s Disease

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Chronic inflammation causing fistulas between loops of SB - young adults

87
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Ulcerative coilitis

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Chronic inflammation & extreme dilation of colon
No barium administered

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