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===Ultrasound===
===Ultrasound===
Abdominal ultrasound shows a colon imapcted with faecal material. It may also reveal the cause in some cases such as foreign body, colonic mass or stricture.
Abdominal ultrasound shows a colon imapcted with faecal material. It may also reveal the cause in some cases such as foreign body, colonic mass or stricture.
===Radiology===
Abdominal radiographs reveal a colon filled with faecal material. Radiographs are not normally needed to make a diagnosis of colonic impaction as it can usually be identified on clinical exam, however in certain cases it can identify the cause. A fractured pelvis, dislocated hip, enlarged prostate and colonic or rectal mases can be found on radiographs.
==Treatment==
==Treatment==