Arteriovenous malformations of the cecum: operative localization by Doppler ultrasound.
The Doppler ultrasonic flowmeter was used for operative localization of an arteriovenous malformation of the cecum in a patient with recurrent large intestinal bleeding. Application of the technique permitted operative confirmation of the diagnosis in an other wise normal appearing cecum.
D000792:Angiography; D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D004301:Doppler Effect; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012007:Rectum; D014463:Ultrasonography