What Is the Best Imaging Modality to Differentiate an Abscess

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is the best imaging modality to differentiate an abscess from bowel gas?

• A) CT
• B) MRI
• C) Plain film
• D) Ultrasound

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Definitions:

Vas Deferens

The duct through which sperm travels from the testicle to the urethra, essential for the delivery of male gametes to the female reproductive tract.

Male Sterilization

A form of contraception involving a surgical procedure (vasectomy) that makes a man permanently unable to father children.

Laparoscopy

A form of tubal ligation using a viewing lens (the laparoscope) to locate the fallopian tubes and another instrument to cut or block and close them.

Tubal Ligation

The cutting and tying off or other method of closure of the fallopian tubes so that ova cannot be fertilized.