Pneumogastrogram in the diagnosis of perforated peptic ulcer.
Early diagnosis and surgical intervention is important in the management of peptic ulcer perforation. This study looks at the value of a pneumogastrogram in the diagnosis of patients suspected of having a perforated peptic ulcer. One hundred and twenty-nine patients were studied. Pneumogastrogram increased the diagnostic yield of pneumoperitoneum from 66% following plain erect X-ray examination to 91%. The procedure was free of complications.
Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong, Kwong Wah Hospital.
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Lee
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Yip
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Lam
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000388:Air; D004381:Duodenal Ulcer / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010439:Peptic Ulcer Perforation / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D011027:Pneumoperitoneum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011859:Radiography; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000150:complications