Investigation that is done for intestinal obstruction is?
Correct Answer: X ray abdomen supine
Description: ANSWER' (B) X ray abdomen supineREF: Sabiston 17th edition page 1357, Bailey & love 24th edition page 1189Investigations for intestinal obstruction:X ray: (according to bailey: supine abdominal films are preferred. According to sabiston erect and supine views are preferred)Barium studies: done for large bowel obstruction and contraindicated in acute obstructionCT scan: helpful in identifying location and cause of obstruction.
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