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Imaging recommendation · Abdomen · Pelvis

Gastric outlet obstruction (vomiting, succussion splash)

Recommended: CT Abdomen with IV contrast + EGD is the preferred imaging study for gastric outlet obstruction (vomiting, succussion splash). Etiologies: PUD scarring, malignancy, gastric volvulus.

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CT Abdomen with IV contrast + EGD

CT IV contrast Preferred Abdomen · Pelvis Acute inpatient Reviewed

Etiologies: PUD scarring, malignancy, gastric volvulus. EGD for diagnosis and stenting.

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