Published 1994 | Version v1
Journal article

Sonographic diagnosis of the free air in the peritoneal cavity

  • 1. Szpital MSW, Szczecin (Poland)

Description

The good-known appearance of gas is a specific interference of pattern in sonography. This sign has allowed a correct diagnosis of perforated ulcers at 4 among 6 patients. In addition, this method showed fluid collections, thickening of the gallbladder wall and in 3 patients place of perforation. Abdominal sonography as radiography has been found to be helpful for identifying of pneumoperitoneum. (author)

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Polish)
Powietrze w jamie otrzewnowej rozpoznawane sonograficznie
Augmented title (English)
comparing with X-ray pictures

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Polski Przeglad Radiologii
Journal Volume
58
Journal Issue
1-2
Journal Page Range
p. 94-96.
ISSN
0860-1089
CODEN
PPRAEL

INIS

Country of Publication
Poland
Country of Input or Organization
Poland
INIS RN
29024070
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; DIAGNOSIS; DISEASES; PATIENTS; STOMACH; ULTRASONOGRAPHY
Descriptors DEC
ANIMALS; BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DIGESTIVE SYSTEM; GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT; MAMMALS; MAN; MEDICINE; ORGANS; PRIMATES; VERTEBRATES

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Notes
12 refs, 3 figs.