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===Diagnostic Imaging===
===Diagnostic Imaging===
====Radiography====
====Radiography====
*Plain abdominal radiography may be all that is needed to reveal the cause of the obstruction. Gas and fluid accumulation may be visible due to intestinal dilation.
*Plain abdominal radiography may be all that is needed to reveal the cause of the obstruction. Gas and fluid accumulation may be visible due to intestinal dilation. Gravel sign due to accumuamay be present
*Contrast radiography may be needed if ileus and obstruction cannot easily be distinguished.
*Contrast radiography may be needed if ileus and obstruction cannot easily be distinguished.