[X-ray examination of the abdomen in hypnotic-sedative drug poisoning--casuistical contribution (author's transl)].

By means of an impressive example the significance of abdominal X-ray examination in cases of intoxication with hypnotic-sedative drugs is pointed out. Apart from the qualitative diagnosis (drug containing bromide) the radiological proof of shadow-giving substances also permits a quantitative clinical assessment and has prognostical as well as therapeutical consequences.