Case report: The "veiled right kidney sign"--an ultrasound finding in retroperitoneal perforation of the duodenum.
Br J Radiol
; 69(827): 1061-3, 1996 Nov.
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| ID: mdl-8958029
We report a case of traumatic duodenal perforation where the diagnosis was first considered during abdominal ultrasound examination. A subsequent CT scan identified the site of perforation which was confirmed at laparotomy. This condition typically produces few clinical signs or symptoms initially but has a high mortality related to delayed diagnosis. The ultrasound findings that prompted early diagnosis are described.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Heridas no Penetrantes
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Duodeno
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Gases
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Perforación Intestinal
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Riñón
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Screening_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Br J Radiol
Año:
1996
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido