Chilaiditi's syndrome in surgical practice. [case report]
Seychelles Medical et Dental Journal
; 1(1): 25-1993.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Transients or persistent hepatodiaphragmic interposition of the colon or small intestine; so called chilaiditi's syndrome; is a frequent and general asymptomatic condition; known to all radiologists. All authors agree; the syndrome is commonest in elderly patient. The case reported here is that of 78-year-old man with a long history of abdominal pain; constipation; abdominal distension; loss of appetite; loss of weight and general weakness. Physical examination at admission revealed a cachetic man; dehydrated; with a soft; tympanic; distended abdomen. Routine chest and abdominal x-rays confirmed chilaiditi's syndrome
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Main subject:
Physical Examination
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Lymphangioma
Language:
English
Journal:
Seychelles Medical et Dental Journal
Year:
1993
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Article
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