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A 40-year-old female asked:

No significant fluid in intraperitoneal space on ct. does that mean there is some fluid? having abdomen swelling not passing gas or stool.

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Dr. Al Hegab
Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
Clinical correlation: Is needed, hence the ordering physician is the one ultimately responsible for an answer, however what's written in the radiologist report doesn't denote an abnormality, and obstipation has several causes, wish you well
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