15. INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTIONINTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION
This abdominal X-ray shows
a stomach filled with fluid
and a swollen (distended)
small bowel, caused by a
blockage (obstruction) in the
intestines. A solution
containing a dye (barium)
that is visible on X-rays was
swallowed by the patient
(upper GI series).
16. INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTIONINTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION
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).
17. INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTIONINTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION
This abdominal X-ray shows an
intestinal condition in which a
loop of bowel has slipped into
another section of bowel
(intussusception), causing
swelling, reduced blood flow,
obstruction, and tissue damage.
Intussusception requires
emergency treatment (barium
enema or surgery) to prevent
intestinal tissue death (necrosis),
intestinal perforation, peritonitis,
and death.