Published November 1989 | Version v1
Journal article

Ultrasonic and roentgenographic detection of retroperitoneal air in a case of duodenal rupture after blunt abdominal trauma

  • 1. Kommunehospitalet, Aarhus (Denmark). Dept. of Diagnostic Radiology

Description

A case of retroperitoneal duodenal rupture after a blunt abdominal trauma in a 16 year old boy is presented. Conventional X-ray examination and ultrasound examination made an early diagnosis possible. The diagnostic possibilities, especially concerning new techniques, are discussed. (orig.)

Abstract (German)

Bericht ueber eine Duodenalruptur nach stumpfem Bauchtrauma bei einem 16jaehrigen Mann. Konventionelle Uebersichtsaufnahme und Ultraschalluntersuchung erlaubten eine schnelle Diagnostik. Die diagnostischen Moeglichkeiten besonders in Hinblick auf neuere Techniken werden eroertert. (orig.)

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (German)
Diagnostik von retroperitonealer Luft mittels Ultraschall und Radiologie bei Duodenalruptur nach stumpfem Bauchtrauma

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Roentgen Blaetter
Journal Volume
42
Journal Issue
11
Series
Roentgen Bl.
Journal Page Range
478-479
ISSN
0300-8592
CODEN
ROBLA

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
21031771
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
ABDOMEN; AIR; BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; DIAGNOSIS; IMAGES; INJURIES; PATIENTS; X-RAY RADIOGRAPHY
Descriptors DEC
BODY; BODY AREAS; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; FLUIDS; GASES; MEDICINE