Ischemic colitis abdominal x ray
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Overview
Among patients with ischemic colitis, the plain X-rays are often normal or show non-specific findings.[1]. In a series of 73 patients, plain abdominal radiography showed colonic distension in 53% of patients or a pneumoperitoneum in 3%[2].
References
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- ↑ Huguier M, Barrier A, Boelle PY, Houry S, Lacaine F (2006). "Ischemic colitis". Am. J. Surg. 192 (5): 679–84. doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2005.09.018