Abdominal film, X-ray abdomen, KUB (if the test is done to look for problems associated with the kidneys, ureters or bladder). What is an abdominal X-ray? An abdominal film is an X-ray image of the ...

Paracentesis is a medical procedure that doctors perform to drain fluid from a person’s abdominal cavity. It is sometimes called an abdominal tap. Doctors refer to this buildup of fluid as ascites, ...

Exploratory laparotomy is a type of abdominal surgery. It’s not used as often as it once was, but it’s still necessary in certain circumstances. Let’s take a closer look at exploratory laparotomy and ...