Introduction to the Abdominal Radiograph

Introduction

After completing this module you should be able to :

Identify the basic anatomical structures seen on an abdominal radiograph

Have a system for reviewing an abdominal radiograph

Describe and recognise four simple diagnoses :

Pneumoperitoneum

Large bowel dilatation

Small bowel dilatation

Renal and Ureteric calculi

This module contains four sections (access the sections from below or from the menu on the left) :

1. Basics	Introduction	A basic introduction to the abdominal radiograph
	Densities	The appearance of tissues of different densities on the radiograph
	Review the Film	A system for reviewing the abdominal radiograph
	Adequate Film ?	How to decide if the film is adequate

2. Anatomy	Solid Organs	The position of solid organs on the radiograph
	Bowel	The appearance of bowel on the radiograph
	Bones	The bones visible on an abdominal radiograph

4. Questions

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