Peritoneography

Peritoneography is a method of x-ray examination of the abdominal cavity. It consists of introducing a radiopaque contrast agent into the abdominal cavity, followed by fluoroscopy or radiography.

The purpose of peritoneography is to identify pathological changes in the abdominal organs, peritoneum, as well as to detect free fluid or gas in the abdominal cavity.

Peritoneography allows you to obtain an image of the contours and relief of the abdominal organs and evaluate their relative position. The method is used when tumors, injuries, inflammatory diseases of the abdominal organs, ascites and other pathological conditions are suspected.

In general, peritoneography makes it possible to obtain valuable diagnostic information about the condition of the organs and tissues of the abdominal cavity.

Peritoneography is a modern method for diagnosing many diseases. It is based on the introduction of contrast into the abdominal cavity through a special tube and subsequent X-ray photography. As a result of the study, the doctor receives a complete picture of the pathologies of the pelvic organs, and can also get an accurate idea of ​​the process of intestinal motility.

Indications for the procedure: * intestinal obstruction; * Crohn's disease; * ovarian and uterine cancer; * pregnancy; * oncological diseases; * acute surgical operations; * pathologies of the biliary tract.