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Overlying bowel gas is more or less exactly what it sounds like - a bubble of air in the intestines that is on top of another structure you want to image with the ultrasound. Unfortunately, air bounces ultrasound waves back and doesn't allow you to see what's behind it, so you may see "overlying bowel gas" in an ultrasound report indicating the technician was unable to see some of the abdominal viscera.
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What is bowel gas?
Overlying bowel gas is more or less exactly what it sounds like - a bubble of air in the intestines that is on top of another structure you want to image with the ultrasound. Unfortunately, air bounces ultrasound waves back and doesn't allow you to see what's behind it, so you may see "overlying bowel gas" in an ultrasound report indicating the technician was unable to see some of the abdominal viscera.
Is a perforated bowel the same as bowel cancer?
No, a perforated bowel and bowel cancer are not the same. A perforated bowel refers to a hole in the wall of the intestine, which can lead to serious complications like infection and requires immediate medical attention. In contrast, bowel cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the tissues of the intestines. While both conditions affect the bowel, they have different causes, symptoms, and treatments.
Found in the upper thorax overlying the heart?
Thymus
what is the definition of bowel incontinence?
Bowel incontinence is when a person is unable to control their bowels. That is, they have involuntary bowel movements.
What is the bowel moment?
bowel MOVEMENT is when you take a dump!
Which type of rock forms due to the weight of the overlying rocks?
Sedimentary rock forms due to the weight of overlying sediments, which compress and cement together over time.
Are bowel sounds present in peritonitis?
Unless there is bowel obstruction, along with the peritonitis, bowel sounds can still be present.
What is the medical term meaning sleepy bowel?
'Sleepy bowel' is a term for constipation or ileus.
Frequent bowel movement?
Frequent bowel movement is a condition that happens when you have diarrhea,irritable bowel disease or lactose intolerance
What does peristalsing loops of bowel mean?
I think it is the bowel obstructed by a hernia.Peristalsis is a normal movement of the small and large intestine or bowel.
Why do lambs get twisted bowel?
In most cases lambs will get twisted bowel as a result of bowel obstruction. This is caused by twisting of the intestines.
Pressure ulcers are usually associated with skin overlying where?
The skin overlying bony prominences is the most prone to developing ulceration.
