Ultrasonography of the Acute Abdomen
Journal of the Korean Medical Association
;
: 73-79, 2007.
Artículo
en Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-104499
ABSTRACT
The initial radiologic evaluation of a patient with acute abdominal symptoms begins with plain abdominal radiographs. Plain abdominal radiographs are helpful for the diagnosis of intestinal obstruction and pneumoperitoneum. However, cross-sectional imaging modalities, such as ultrasonography or computed tomography, are necessary for specific diagnosis of acute abdomen. Ultrasonography is a non-invasive and comfortable tool for patients visiting emergency room. This article describes the ultrasonographic findings of most common diseases presenting with acute abdominal symptoms.
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Asunto principal:
Neumoperitoneo
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Ultrasonografía
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Diagnóstico
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Servicio de Urgencia en Hospital
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Abdomen Agudo
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Obstrucción Intestinal
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Medical Association
Año:
2007
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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