title: The abdominal radiograph: a pictorial review.
abstract: The plain abdominal radiograph is one of the most frequently requested X-ray examinations by junior surgical and accident and emergency staff. Interpretation is often difficult, but this review outlines normal appearances, suggests a strategy for evaluation, and covers the common pathological appearances seen in hospital practice.
authors.affiliation: Weston General Hospital, Weston Super Mare BS23 4TQ.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cook
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Campbell-Smith
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hopkins
mesh_terms: D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001201:Ascites / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003106:Colon / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005740:Gases; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007418:Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008532:Megacolon, Toxic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011860:Radiography, Abdominal / Q000379:methods*; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
chemical_list: D005740:Gases