(Read more about why doctors may order unnecessary CT scans and X-rays ... The problem: A sharp pain in your abdomen can mean appendicitis. A similar pain in your flank could indicate a kidney ...

Radiographs (X-rays) of the abdomen and pelvis Fluoroscopic (contrast) exams of the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts Computed Tomographic (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans of ...

Computed tomography (CT) scanning provides images of sections of the body (slices) using special X ray equipment and sophisticated computers. CT scans of internal organs ... direct exposure of the ...

Vidal, MD In Figure 1 (KUB), a flat upright view of the abdomen showed moderate amount of stool in the descending colon and rectum, without any evidence of obstruction. A CT scan without contrast ...