Ileus - x-ray of bowel distension - Intestinal obstruction Pictures & Images (Paralytic ileus, Intestinal volvulus, Bowel obstruction, Ileus, Pseudo-obstruction

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Intestinal obstruction

Alternate Names : Paralytic ileus, Intestinal volvulus, Bowel obstruction, Ileus, Pseudo-obstruction - intestinal, Colonic ileus

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Ileus - x-ray of bowel distension

This abdominal x-ray shows thickening of the bowel wall and swelling (distention) caused by a blockage (obstruction) in the intestines. A solution containing a dye (barium), which is visible on X-ray, was swallowed by the patient (the procedure is known as an upper GI series).

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Review Date : 10/20/2008
Reviewed By : David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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