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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 answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

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

Answered 11/24/2018

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