Investigation that is done for intestinal obstruction is?: (A) Chest X Ray, (B) X ray abdomen supine, (C) X ray abdomen lateral, (D) Barium meal
Answer is B. 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.