ABSTRACT
To answer the questions below, refer to the corresponding numbered X-ray images above.
1 A 37-year-old police officer goes to hospital, complaining of excruciating left-sided intermittent abdominal pain. A urine dipstick shows blood (+++). The doctor requests a plain abdominal film. a) What is the cause of this man’s abdominal pain? b) Is there a need for further imaging?
