Is pneumoperitoneum the terra ignota in ultrasonography?
In most cases, pneumoperitoneum is caused by gastrointestinal perforation, which usually requires surgical treatment. Many authors believe that ultrasound imaging of pneumoperitoneum is at least as effective as conventional radiography, or even that its efficacy is superior. In such a situation, it...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Medical Communications Sp. z o.o.
2015
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4579755/ |