Does a normal AXR rule out bowel obstruction

Report By: Adam Bull - Foundation Year 2
Search checked by Peter Hulme - Specialist Registrar
Institution: Stepping Hill Hospital
Date Submitted: 5th December 2012
Last Modified: 5th December 2012
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [patients presenting with symptoms of obstruction (vomiting, bowels not open, abdominal pain and distension] does an [xray without gross bowel dilatation] rule out [bowel obstruction]