title: Imaging Assessment of Gastroduodenal Perforations.
abstract: Gastroduodenal perforation is an emergency situation that usually requires early recognition and well-timed surgical treatment. It can arise from different natural, iatrogenic, or traumatic causes, and it can present with various symptoms especially in the early phase. This article reviews the role of the different imaging techniques in the diagnosis of gastroduodenal perforation, focusing on the direct and indirect signs that are encountered in conventional radiography and computed tomography; our personal experience is also provided.
authors.affiliation: Section of Radiological Sciences, DIBIMED, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
authors.forename: Dario
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Picone
authors.affiliation: Section of Radiological Sciences, DIBIMED, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
authors.forename: Roberta
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rusignuolo
authors.affiliation: Section of Radiological Sciences, DIBIMED, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
authors.forename: Federico
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Midiri
authors.affiliation: Section of Radiological Sciences, DIBIMED, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lo Casto
authors.affiliation: Section of Radiological Sciences, DIBIMED, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
authors.forename: Federica
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Vernuccio
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Radiological Imaging, Marcianise Hospital, Marcianise (CE), Italy.
authors.forename: Fabio
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Pinto
authors.affiliation: Section of Radiological Sciences, DIBIMED, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy. Electronic address: giuseppe.lore12@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Giuseppe
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lo Re
mesh_terms: D004386:Duodenum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010437:Peptic Ulcer / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013270:Stomach / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*