Acta Medica Medianae (Apr 2007)
SURGICAL CONDITIONS OF THE ABDOMEN VIEWED ON A NATIVE ABDOMINAL RADIOGRAPH IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION
Abstract
The paper presents surgical conditions of the abdomen viewed on a native abdominal radiograph in an upright position: atresia anus, the Chilaiditi syndrome, ileus, pneumo-peritoneum, calcified pancreas. Conclusion: A native radiograph of the abdomen in an upright position is a dominant examination method in diagnostics of an acute abdomen, intestinal obstruction and perforation and other pathological conditions of the abdomen.