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What does "bowel gas pattern is abnormal with dilated gas-filled small bowel, mostly in the left upper quadrant. gas is present within the colon" mean?
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Xray read: It means that there is a suggestion on plain film of the abdomen that there could be a small bowel obstruction/ partial obstruction or ilieus (temporary paralysis of the bowel). Depends on the clinical situation but that there is gas in the colon is somewhat assuring. Ask the doctor who ordered the film to go over the findings with you.
Answered 6/20/2017
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