Barium Enema

by | Nov 12, 2015 | General Bowel

In this patient, one may note contrast enhancement throughout the GI tract, achieved with both anterograde (swallowed) and retrograde (per rectum) administration. [Courtesy of Dr. N. Jaffer]

Gastric Varices

by | Nov 12, 2015 | Esophagus & Stomach

The gastric “string of pearls” sign is caused by a string of varices around gastric fundus. Etiology: Splenic/Portal venous thrombosis due to pancreatitis. [Courtesy of Dr. N. Jaffer]

Achalasia – open

by | Nov 12, 2015 | Esophagus & Stomach

Achalasia – Open bird-beak sign Open “bird-beak” sign suggestive of adenocarcinoma of the gastric fundus. This disease entity presents as ‘achalasia’, however, in true achalasia the radiologic sign is different. [Courtesy of N....

Small and Large Bowel

by | Nov 12, 2015 | Abdominal Normal

The bowel normally contains variable amounts of air or gas (black). Only the inner aspect of the bowel that contains air can be visualized, while the outer limits of the bowel wall are impossible to see (normally). The large bowel (outlined in the left image) is...

Normal AXR

by | Nov 12, 2015 | Abdominal Normal

Supine (left), upright (middle), left lateral decubitus (LLD = left side down). The anteroposterior (AP) radiograph is most commonly performed with the patient in the supine position, but the upright view can be useful in searching for free intraperitoneal air and/or...