Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Abdominal pain other imaging findings
Introduction
Other Imaging Findings
Other Imaging Findings
If the diagnosis remains unclear after basic investigations, such as the patient’s history and a physical examination, then more advanced investigations may reveal a diagnosis. These include:
- Barium enema
- Bone scan
- Computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis
- Endoscopy and colonoscopy (not used for diagnosing acute pain)
- Small bowel enema
Acute Abdomen
In cases of ischemic acute abdomen, abdominal radiography will show many air-fluid levels, as well as widespread edema.
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