Lebanon, Missouri
A 39-year-old female asked:
Can a ct of the abd/pelvis with iv contrast only no oral show a bowel blockage?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Kathy Robinsonanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Possibly: CT of the abdomen with IV contrast may show a bowel obstruction. If it does show up, that is good. If it does not show an obstruction and one is suspected oral contrast maybe needed.
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Last updated Sep 4, 2018
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