Plain Abdominal Radiography in Infants and Children.
10.5223/kjpgn.2011.14.2.130
- Author:
Hee Jung LEE
1
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. hjlee@dsmc.or.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Radiography;
Abdominal;
X-rays;
Infant;
Newborn;
Child
- MeSH:
Child;
Humans;
Infant;
Infant, Newborn;
Radiography, Abdominal
- From:Korean Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
2011;14(2):130-136
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Plain X-ray radiographs are the first line of investigation taken in the diagnosis of abdominal pathology and are considered an important diagnostic tool to provide guidelines for further imaging studies and comprehensive therapeutic management. Although most abdominal pathology demonstrates non-specific radiologic findings, the plain abdominal radiography is very useful in specific diseases, including certain gastrointestinal anomalies. This review provides image findings of normal plain abdominal radiography and some common abdominal pathology in infants and children.
