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1 intraperitoneal organs
Noncontrast examinations of the abdomen require maximum soft tissue differentiation
2 Therefore A lower kVp in the range of ____ is required to make small differences
apparent
3 symptoms of achalasia
4 How can you tell if an abdomen x-ray has Excessive/Insufficient penetration?
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intraperitoneal organs -are completely covered in visceral peritoneum,
anteriorly and posteriorly. Examples include the
stomach, liver and spleen.
*These organs are more mobile when positioned
erect
Retroperitoneal Organs -These organs are only covered in peritoneum on
their anterior surface.
are less mobile when the patient moves from
supine to erect positioning. And include the
following organs:Suprarenal (adrenal) Glands,
Aorta/IVC, Duodenum (except the duodenal cap-
first 2cm), Pancreas (except the tail), Ureters, Colon
(ascending and descending parts), Kidneys,
esophagus, Rectum
Kub: Kidneys, Ureter and Bladder iliac crests, pubis synthesis
Center at level of the _______ Need
____________ to the top of the Left
kidney. (The right kidney is lower due
to the liver)
How can you tell if there is patient If the spinous process of the vertebra are not
rotation on a abdomen image? midline, and/or if the ala or wings of the illum are
not symmetric, the patient was rotated.
Ex. The patient is rotated towards the right side if
the left wing/ala is longer/bigger than the right,
and vise versa.