Abdominal air: the radiologist's enemy and friend
West Indian med. j
;
37(3): 179-84, sept. 1988. ilus
Article
in English
| LILACS
| ID: lil-76751
ABSTRACT
Two cases are presented which illustrate the radiological drawbacks and advantages of air when it is present either around or within an organ of clinical interest. The physical principles underlying this anomaly are briefly discussed, particularly in relation to plain film radiology and ultrasonic imaging. The importance of recognising this phenomenon and the diagnostic difficulties which may arise stressed
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Technology, Radiologic
/
Air
/
Abdomen
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Adult
/
Female
/
Humans
/
Male
Language:
English
Journal:
West Indian med. j
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
1988
Type:
Article
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