Plain film findings in massive gastrointestinal bleeding

Plain film findings in massive gastrointestinal bleeding

The admixture of blood clots and air in the lumen of the stomach or colon produces a bubbly radiolucency on plain films of the abdomen in some patients with massive gastrointestinal bleeding. In 10 patients this radiographic sign served as a clue to the site of bleeding. It is postulated that recogn...

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Veröffentlicht in:American journal of roentgenology (1976) 1977-03, Vol.128 (3), p.437-439
Hauptverfasser: Han, SY, Witten, DM, Prim, HS
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Colonic Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Male
Radiography
Stomach Diseases - diagnostic imaging
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Zusammenfassung:The admixture of blood clots and air in the lumen of the stomach or colon produces a bubbly radiolucency on plain films of the abdomen in some patients with massive gastrointestinal bleeding. In 10 patients this radiographic sign served as a clue to the site of bleeding. It is postulated that recognition of this sign on preliminary scout films may facilitate location of the bleeding vessel.
ISSN:0361-803X
1546-3141
DOI:10.2214/ajr.128.3.437