Plain film findings in massive gastrointestinal bleeding.
The admixture of blood clots and air in the lumen of the stomach or colon produces a bubbly radiolucency on plain films of the abdomen in some patients with massive gastrointestinal bleeding. In 10 patients this radiographic sign served as a clue to the site of bleeding. It is postulated that recognition of this sign on preliminary scout films may facilitate location of the bleeding vessel.
D000328:Adult; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging