Abdominal X-ray - Scenario 3
Scenario image 2
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- You requested an erect chest radiograph, which was normal in this case.
- After initial resuscitation the surgical team have requested another imaging investigation. This is a single image from that investigation.
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Please answer the following questions
Question 1
- What is this imaging examination and why was it requested?
Question 2
- What is the dotted line separating areas 1 and 2? (enlarged image)
Question 3
- What are structures 3 and 4 (enlarged image) and why are they denser (whiter) than surrounding soft tissues?
