Abdominal film, X-ray abdomen, KUB (if the test is done to look for problems associated with the kidneys, ureters or bladder). What is an abdominal X-ray? An abdominal film is an X-ray image of the ...

X-rays are widely available and relatively cheap to perform compared with other types of imaging, but they are rarely used to diagnose constipation. Constipation is a common condition that affects ...

Rates of unnecessary abdominal X-rays decreased from 62% to 24% in children seen in the emergency department (ED) for constipation after implementation of a quality improvement intervention. The study ...