Episode 2: Don’t Miss That Bowel Obstruction! 🚨
Small bowel obstruction or large bowel obstruction? In this episode of Don’t Miss That Radiology, Dr. Matthew Hartman walks you through a practical, step-by-step approach to abdominal radiographs using the Rule of Threes to quickly recognize bowel pathology.
You’ll learn how to:
✅ Differentiate small bowel from large bowel obstruction
✅ Apply the Rule of Threes to bowel dilation
✅ Recognize the classic coffee bean sign of sigmoid volvulus
✅ Identify imaging clues that should never be missed
✅ Build a systematic search pattern for abdominal X-rays
Whether you’re a medical student, resident, or clinician looking to improve your abdominal imaging skills, this episode provides memorable teaching points and real-world examples to help you read with confidence.
Remember: You only see what you know… don’t miss that.
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What is Don’t Miss That Radiology ⭐?
Learning radiology doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Don’t Miss That Radiology delivers high-yield imaging pearls, classic radiology signs, board-style questions, and real-world cases in short, easy-to-understand episodes. Whether you’re a medical student, resident, PA, NP, or healthcare professional, you’ll learn practical imaging concepts you can apply immediately. Hosted by Dr. Matthew Hartman, radiologist, educator, and creator of Radiology 101, this podcast focuses on the findings you don’t want to miss.