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Medical imaging techniques are critical in modern medicine for diagnosing a variety of conditions. X-rays, for example, are often used to detect broken bones and some types of cancer. Computed tomography (CT), in which multiple X-ray images are taken, can provide more detailed images than a standard X-ray.
There are two different types of x-rays: Plain x-rays of the abdomen are a quick, easy, and inexpensive way to show narrowing of the intestines or an intestinal blockage, possibly from inflammation or scarring. Contrast x-rays track the movement of a thick, chalky liquid called barium through the intestines.