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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sadaf Sharfaei M.D.[2]
Overview
An abdominal x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of short bowel syndrome. Abdominal x-ray helps to rule out ileus or intestinal obstruction. Upper gastrointestinal series might demonstrate strictures and dilation of the bowel.
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- An abdominal x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of short bowel syndrome. Abdominal x-ray helps to rule out ileus or intestinal obstruction.
- A dual energy X-ray absorptiometry must be done to evaluate osteoporosis.
- Upper gastrointestinal series may be helpful in the diagnosis of short bowel syndrome. Common findings in upper gastrointestinal series include: