12 Questions
What is the main advantage of CT scan over other modalities mentioned?
Short scan time
In the context of the text, which modality is considered relatively safe for pregnant women?
MRI
What is the primary disadvantage of MRI according to the text?
Long scanning time
Which type of pathology is CT scan particularly excellent at diagnosing in relation to the abdomen?
Solid organ lesions
For which condition is MRI contraindicated due to its sensitivity to motion?
Inflammatory bowel disease
What is the most concerning issue with CT scan utilization when considering patients with renal disease?
Need for intravenous contrast
What is the main advantage of using abdominal X-ray for imaging the abdomen?
Low cost
What is the primary disadvantage of using abdominal X-ray for imaging the abdomen?
Poor soft tissue details
What is the normal amount of gas expected in the stomach according to the text?
Almost always air in stomach
In reading an abdominal X-ray, what is the 1st step pattern assessed?
Assessing the gas pattern
What is the maximum normal diameter of the small bowel according to the 3,6,9 Rule?
$3$ cm
What is the 2nd step in reading an abdominal X-ray according to the text?
Assessing for free air
Test your knowledge on radiologic modalities commonly used for imaging the abdomen, with a focus on the stomach and bowel loops. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of abdominal X-rays, as well as the indications and contraindications for these imaging techniques.
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