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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
There are no abdominal X-ray findings associated with lower gastrointestinal bleeding. However, an X-ray may be helpful in diagnosing the complications of underlying disease. Findings of abdominal X-ray in perforated viscus associated with LGIB include free air under the diaphragm.
X-ray
- There are no abdominal x-ray findings associated with lower gastrointestinal bleeding.
- However, an x-ray may be helpful in diagnosing the complications of underlying disease.
- Findings of abdominal X-ray in perforated viscus associated with LGIB include free air under the diaphragm.[1]
References
- ↑ Mellinger JD, Bittner JG, Edwards MA, Bates W, Williams HT (2011). "Imaging of gastrointestinal bleeding". Surg. Clin. North Am. 91 (1): 93–108. doi:10.1016/j.suc.2010.10.014. PMID 21184902.