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SIMPLE RADIOGRAPHY OF ABDOMEN

TO CONSULT

Abdominal radiography,

X-rays (Rx) of abdomen,

Abdomen badge.

DEFINITION

The use of the x-rays to form a two-dimensional image of the abdomen with his anatomical structures (stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, kidneys, etc...) this are what is called a radiography of the abdomen.

For it one is necessary a form of electromagnetic radiation (like a light), they have a big energy and for it they can penetrate across the human body and produce an image in a photo badge. In this step the radiations are modified and by it, on having passed for dense structures for the bone in the badge, a white tone will appear, if it crosses structures with air a black tone appears. Between both thickness different tones can appear of gray, depending on the thickness of the structure crossed by the bundles of x-rays.

Thus there will happen a two-dimensional image of a structure of the abdomen, with different tones of the black to the white person separating structures and delimiting textiles.

On having had a normal model, there can be compared the changes that appear to extract information for the diagnosis of different illnesses.

HOW IS IT REALIZED

It will be realized in a place appropriate and conditioned to have a producing device of x-rays, sufficiently isolated by means of structures that do not allow to penetrate the x-rays out of them, as there can be thick concrete walls, with lead.

There are two projections type of simple Rx of abdomen:

Abdominal Rx in supine decubitus. The patient will be knocked down in "supine decubitus" in a stretcher and the Rx device will be placed on the same one, the photo badge to obtain the image will be placed in the low part of the patient.
Abdominal Rx in bipedestaci�n. With the feet patient, the Rx device will be placed behind the patient and the photo badge to obtain the image will be placed in front of the patient. It serves to be able to evaluate liquid levels in the abdominal hollow guts.

A radiology technician will be the manager of realizing the exploration, and depending on the type of badge, structure, weight of the patient, and other variables it will fit the time of exhibition and the intensity of the produced Rx. The technician will be covered by an apron of lead and a book-keeper of exhibition for his own safety.

It be usually necessary not to move while a radiography is realized to prevent, as in a photo, the radiography from going out blurred and from getting lost definition. In necessary case his doctor can request more than one Rx � in different positions.

PREPARATION OF THE PATIENT FOR A RADIOGRAPHY

It usually not be necessary to be on an empty stomach in the simple radiographies, in other types of explorations with Rx if it is usually necessary, inclusive with other previous instructions.

It is necessary to take from him the clothes of the area to be explored, also to take from him all kinds of metallic objects (necklaces, bracelets, clocks, earrings, belts, etc...).

The women must inform it doctor or the technician in Rx if it is or can be pregnant or if it has a DIU put (intrauterine device).

PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIOGRAPHIES

The achievement of a simple radiography does not cause any pain.

The exhibition to the Rx is low, the current devices use very low radiation to produce images.

In any case the pregnant women and the children are more sensitive to this exhibition and they must have more care and avoid unnecessary explorations.

WHY IS A RADIOGRAPHY OF ABDOMEN REALIZED

One asks for an abdomen radiography in case of: