Radiology of abdomen and pelvis Flashcards

1
Q

Where is the aorta and IVC in the patient

A

Aorta is on patient’s left (aorta is smaller and circular)

IVC is on patient’s right

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2
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In abdomen, where should air only be seen

A

Stomach, bowel and lung bases

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3
Q

Acronym for checking imagine in abdomen

A

A-air
B-bowel (can you identify small and large bowel? is bowel diameter dilated? are there displaced loops of bowel? is the bowel wall thickened?)
D- dense structures (assess for fractures and focal lysis or sclerosis. Inferior ribs, vertebral column, pelvic bones, femoral heads and necks)
O-organs
X-external objects

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4
Q

If you see bowel walls too clearly on X-ray what does that show

A

Air inside and outside of bowel which is a cause for concern

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5
Q

How large should small bowerl be

How large should large bowel be

How large should caecum be

A

3cm

6cm

9cm

(3-6-9 rule)

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