Is there still a role for abdominal plain X-ray in acute abdomen?

The imaging workup of patients with acute abdominal pain still starts with abdominal X-ray in several clinical settings and facilities. Unfortunately, conventional plain film is of limited utility if performed as a routine investigation. Abdominal radiography is valuable only in patients with suspec...

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Main Authors: Ciro Paolillo, Ilenia Spallino, Gianfranco Cervellin, Fausto Catena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2015-12-01
Series:Emergency Care Journal
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/ecj/article/view/5528