Radiological confirmation of intraperitoneal free gas

Radiological confirmation of intraperitoneal free gas

Although subdiaphragmatic gas on an erect chest or abdominal radiograph usually indicates the presence of a gastrointestinal perforation, this sign is present in only 60-80% of cases. Other less well known radiographic signs of perforation that may nonetheless be of utmost importance in diagnosis ar...

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Veröffentlicht in:Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 1997-01, Vol.79 (1), p.8-12
Hauptverfasser: Williams, N, Everson, N W
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Humans
Intestines - diagnostic imaging
Pneumoperitoneum - diagnostic imaging
Radiography, Abdominal
Supine Position
Urachus - diagnostic imaging
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Zusammenfassung:Although subdiaphragmatic gas on an erect chest or abdominal radiograph usually indicates the presence of a gastrointestinal perforation, this sign is present in only 60-80% of cases. Other less well known radiographic signs of perforation that may nonetheless be of utmost importance in diagnosis are described. The presence of such signs may then prompt further diagnostic procedures or surgical intervention as appropriate.
ISSN:0035-8843
1478-7083