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There are no x-ray findings associated with radiation proctitis. However, an x-ray may be helpful in diagnosis of complications, in severe acute or chronic enteropathy, which include: | There are no x-ray findings associated with radiation proctitis. However, an x-ray may be helpful in diagnosis of complications, in severe acute or chronic enteropathy, which include: | ||
*Bowel obstruction suggested by the presence of dilated bowel loops with air-fluid levels | *[[Bowel obstruction]] suggested by the presence of dilated bowel loops with air-fluid levels | ||
*Perforation suggested by presence of free air | *[[Perforation]] suggested by presence of free air | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
There are no x-ray findings associated with radiation proctitis. However, an x-ray may be helpful in diagnosis of complications, in severe acute or chronic enteropathy.[1]
X Ray
There are no x-ray findings associated with radiation proctitis. However, an x-ray may be helpful in diagnosis of complications, in severe acute or chronic enteropathy, which include:
- Bowel obstruction suggested by the presence of dilated bowel loops with air-fluid levels
- Perforation suggested by presence of free air
References
- ↑ Mendelson RM, Nolan DJ (1985). "The radiological features of chronic radiation enteritis". Clin Radiol. 36 (2): 141–8. PMID 4064491.