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El signo de la cáscara de manzana en vólvulo de intestino medio / The apple-peel syndrome in midgut volvulus
Hirsch S., Michael; Cortés A., Claudio.
  • Hirsch S., Michael; Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile. Centro de Imagenología. Santiago. CL
  • Cortés A., Claudio; Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile. Centro de Imagenología. Santiago. CL
Rev. chil. radiol ; 17(2): 90-92, 2011. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-603056
ABSTRACT
The apple-peel sign represents an image visualized on oral contrast-enhanced examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract in patients with midgut volvulus. Its recognition is vital for a timely diagnosis to prevent treatment delay, since this condition represents a true surgical emergency.
RESUMEN
El signo de la cáscara de manzana corresponde a una imagen visualizada en el estudio con contraste oral del tubo digestivo alto en pacientes que presentan vólvulo del intestino medio. Su reconocimiento es fundamental para hacer el diagnostico de manera oportuna, sin retrasar el tratamiento, ya que se considera una emergencia quirúrgica.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Radiography, Abdominal / Intestinal Volvulus Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Humans Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. chil. radiol Journal subject: Radiology Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Chile Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile/CL

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Radiography, Abdominal / Intestinal Volvulus Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Humans Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. chil. radiol Journal subject: Radiology Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Chile Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile/CL