Pneumatization of the Intestine

Intestinal pneumatization is an x-ray characteristic of the degree of filling of the intestine with gases.

An X-ray examination of the abdominal organs evaluates not only the condition of the organs, but also the degree of filling of the intestines with gases. This is an important diagnostic sign that allows one to judge intestinal patency and its motor function.

Normally, the intestines should contain a moderate amount of gases distributed throughout all its sections. At the same time, the images show the contours of individual intestinal loops with gas in the lumen.

Increased intestinal pneumatization (intestinal bloating) may indicate impaired motility or obstruction. Reduced pneumatization is observed when intestinal motility is inhibited.

Thus, by analyzing the degree of intestinal pneumatization according to X-ray data, the doctor can judge the presence of pathological changes in the intestine and carry out a differential diagnosis of diseases of the abdominal organs.

Intestinal pneumatization is an x-ray characteristic of the degree of filling of the intestine with gases.

An X-ray examination of the abdominal organs assesses the degree of filling of the intestines with gases - its pneumatization. This indicator has diagnostic value.

Normal intestinal pneumatization implies a moderate amount of gases in the intestines, evenly distributed along its entire length.

Increased pneumatization can be observed with flatulence, intestinal obstruction, and irritable bowel syndrome.

Reduced pneumatization is observed with constipation, pyloric stenosis, and intestinal stenosis.

Thus, analysis of the degree of intestinal pneumatization during X-ray examination makes it possible to diagnose disorders of the motor-evacuation function of the intestine.