X - Ray Abdomen LAT View

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.
You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.

Understanding X - Ray Abdomen LAT View

What is X - Ray Abdomen LAT View?

X - Ray Abdomen Lateral View tests is used to visualise the organs of the abdomen which includes the stomach, intestine, gallbladder, base of the lungs, liver and spleen. An X-ray from the lateral view helps to complement the frontal view of the abdomen.

This test is prescribed by the doctor to find out the presence of any rectal gas and to distinguish between the colonic ileus and distal colonic obstruction.

What is X - Ray Abdomen LAT View used for?

To find out the presence of any rectal gas
To distinguish between the colonic ileus and distal colonic obstruction

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about X - Ray Abdomen LAT View

Frequently Asked Questions about X - Ray Abdomen LAT View

Q. What are the drawbacks of a bone X-ray?

X-ray images give a very clear view of the bones. However, it does not provide a good visual image of the soft tissues like tendons, muscles or fat tissue under the skin. Even the bone microfractures or complicated spine injuries are not clearly visible on the X Ray images. Apart from this, it also exposes the patient to some amount of radiations but the benefit of the information gained from an X-ray image outweighs the risk of radiations.

Q. Who interprets the X-ray results?

The interpretation of an X-Ray image is carried out by a radiologist who analyses or reads the X-ray image and prepares a report of the findings which is shared with the patient.