Abdominal X-Ray

 

 

 

one physician says an abdominal x-ray is equal to 20 chest X-rays

 

Plain films can reveal evidence of pneumoperitoneum, dilated, bowel loops, air-fluid levels, excessive amounts of stool, and displacement of bowel loops. These can indicate perforation, ileus obstruction, constipation or fecal impaction, or volvolvus or organ enlargement. Calcifications may also be visible.