Role of X Ray in Patients with Acute Abdomen in a Tertiary Care Centre in Northern Western Rajasthan
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 5
Abstract
Background: Acute abdomen is the common cause of emergency admissions. Investigations like X RAY and USG plays an important role in the diagnosis of disease and so prompt treatment can done without delay and unnecessary laparotomies can be avoided. Material and Methods: This study was done on patient presented with acute abdomen in Department of Radiodiagnosis, SP Medical College &Associate Group of PBM Hospitals, Bikaner. Scout X-ray done in 250 patients. Scout X –Ray film gives lots of information and very helpful in diagnosing perforation and intesinal obstruction. Results: X-Ray was 100% diagnostic in cases of perforation peritonitis. Intestinal obstruction was diagnosed in 95.55% cases. Conclusion: This study shows that simple X-Ray plays an important role in definite diagnosis of acute abdomen
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Jagdish Prasad
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