Diagnostic Imaging for Constipation

Evidence Against Routine KUB for Constipation

• The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) only mentions KUB as part of a diagnostic algorithm for abdominal bloating and distention, not as a primary tool for constipation diagnosis 1
• The American College of Radiology does not recommend KUB as a primary diagnostic tool for constipation in their appropriateness criteria guidelines 2, 3, 4, 5

Superior Alternatives for Constipation Assessment

• In cases where imaging is deemed necessary, other modalities may provide more comprehensive information about potential causes of constipation 1