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Abdominal film    See images

Overview | Risks | Results

Alternative names:

Abdominal X-ray; X-ray - abdomen; Flat plate; KUB

Normal Values

The X-ray will show normal structures for a person your age.

What Abnormal Results Mean

Abnormal findings include:

  • abdominal masses
  • an accumulation of fluid in the abdominal area
  • kidney stones
  • some types of gallstones
  • intestinal blockage
  • foreign bodies in the intestines (an intestinal obstruction)
  • trauma to the abdominal tissue
  • perforation of the stomach or intestines
Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:

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