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 ...

What Is a Tummy Tuck Procedure? A tummy tuck is surgery that removes excess fat and skin from the abdomen, or belly area. During the procedure, which doctors call abdominoplasty, the surgeon will also ...

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, ...