Ileus X Ray Image. Embed an image or slideshowlearn more. No extra intestinal gas pattern to suggest an abscess.
Some degree of ileus is a normal and expected finding after abdominal surgery including c section 9. The cause of ileus is thought to be complex and multifactorial involving bowel inflammation 6 inhibitory neural reflexes 7 and neurohormonal peptides 8. No free intraperitoneal gas.
Figure 10 5b abdominal x ray upright suspicious for localized ileus imaging assessment.
Some degree of ileus is a normal and expected finding after abdominal surgery including c section 9. Abdominal x rays do not provide a good view of posterior abdominal structures due to overlying bowel and gas. This patient has a fractured lumbar spine not clearly visible on this x ray. Necrotizing enterocolitis nec intussusception volvulus and malrotation peritonitis.