Clostridium difficile infection abdominal x ray

Abdominal X-ray may be required for patients suspected to have toxic megacolon. Signs on abdominal x-ray that may be suggestive of toxic megacolon include enlarged, dilated colon > 6-7 cm, loss of colonic haustrations, small intestinal dilation, presence of air-fluid levels, or submucosal edema with thumbprinting.

Abdominal X-ray may be required for patients suspected to have toxic megacolon. The following findings on abdominal x ray may be suggestive of toxic megacolon:

• Enlarged, dilated colon > 6-7 cm
• Loss of colonic haustrations
• Small intestinal dilation
• Air-fluid levels
• Submucosal edema with thumbprinting

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