An X-ray is the initial investigation performed in the diagnosis of bowel<unk> . Findings on an X-ray suggestive of bowel<unk>  include dilated bowel loops with air-fluid level, distal collapsed bowel, absence of gas in the abdomen or alternatively, "string of pearls" sign indicating trapped flatus.
Bowel obstruction X-ray
Ileus physical examination
Mesenteric ischemia physical examination
Gastrointestinal perforation x-ray
Bowel obstruction physical examination
Ischemic colitis physical examination
Meckel's diverticulum physical examination
Short bowel syndrome CT scan