Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Abdominal Radiography

Radiographic visualization of the body between the thorax and the pelvis, i.e., within the peritoneal cavity.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Radiographic visualization of the body between the thorax and the pelvis, i.e., within the peritoneal cavity.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Radiography, Abdominal
  • Abdominal Radiographies
  • Radiographies, Abdominal

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Aspects Covered

16 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, drug effects, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, radiation effects, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

IM general only; avoid as NIM coordinate with ABDOMEN or specifics /diag image; instead prefer specific radiographic technique

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History Note

98; use explode 1975-97

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Previous Indexing

  • Abdomen/radiography (1967-1997)

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NLM Classification

WI 900

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Abdominal Radiography. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011860. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011860
  2. Abdominal Radiography. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdominal_x-ray
  3. Abdominal Radiography. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2891344