Provides theoretical underpinning for a range of commonly seen plain film appearances of the abdomen.
Increase familiarisation with common abdominal pathologies and improve confidence in engaging in clinical discussions surrounding radiographic interpretation.
Attended by: Nurses, junior doctors, radiographers and other allied health professionals who encounter patients abdomen x-rays
CONTENT
Review of basic abdominal anatomy and physiology
AXR indications and justification
Technical Quality
Exposure/penetration
Projection
Basic x-ray principles – air black etc
Lines and Drains – including:
PTC and biliary drains
Nephrostomy drains and ureteric stents
Vascular stents
Femoral Lines
Urinary catheters
Hernia mesh repair
Anastomotic sutures
Cholecystectomy clips
Shunts
Peritoneal dialysis
Common artefacts
Pathologies:
Obstruction – small and large bowel
Ileus
Volvulus
Colitis
Perforation
Foreign bodies
Abdominal calcifications such as:
Appendicolith
Gallstones
Pancreas calcification
Dermoid cysts
Porcelain gallbladder
Common appearances of the bony skeleton shown on an AXR:
Paget’s
Osteitis pubis
Osteitis condensansilii
AIMS AND OUTCOMES
Provide theoretical underpinning for a range of commonly encountered radiographs.
To strengthen consultation skills and X-ray interpretation.
