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1
Q

First line investigation if you suspect cholecystitis or biliary colic?

A

ultrasound

2
Q

Further clarification of biliary colic/ cholecystitis?

A

MRCP or ERCP

3
Q

What imaging can be useful to determine the cause of pancreatitis?

A

ultrasound- allows you to see gall stones

4
Q

First line investigation for suspected GI perforation?

A

Erect chest x-ray

Is there air under the diaphragm on the right

5
Q

In young children and adults first line investigation for suspected appendicitis is?

A

Ultrasound

6
Q

First line investigation for suspected diverticulitis?

A

CT as this shows inflammatory changes

7
Q

If a bowel source is suspected cause of a distended abdomen the first line investigation is?

A

AXR

8
Q

Best radiological investigation for a change in bowel habit?

A

CT colonography

9
Q

What scan be used to look at active inflammation of the bowel?

A

Radio-labelled white cell scan