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Value of Computed Tomography in the Diagnosis of the Cause of Nontraumatic Gastrointestinal Tract Perforation

Olivier Ghekiere, A. Lesnik, Denis Hoa, G. Laffargue, Claire Uriot, Patrice Taourel

Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography · 2007 · 50 citations · 20 references

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Abstract

Indirect computed tomographic findings are helpful for differentiating gastroduodenal ulcer perforation from other causes of perforations.

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Differentiation of Perforated from Nonperforated Appendicitis at CT

Mindy M. Horrow, Denise S White, Jay Horrow · Radiology · 2003 · 166 citations

Diagnosis of pneumoperitoneum: abdominal CT vs. upright chest film.

James C. Stapakis, David Thickman · PubMed · 1992 · 164 citations

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Gastro-duodenal perforations: conventional plain film, US and CT findings in 166 consecutive patients

Roberto Grassi, Stefania Romano, António Pinto et al. · European Journal of Radiology · 2004 · 162 citations

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Perforation of the alimentary tract: evaluation with computed tomography

Vassilios Maniatis, H. Chryssikopoulos, Arkadios Roussakis et al. · Abdominal Imaging · 2000 · 150 citations

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Diagnosis of Pneumoperitoneum

James C. Stapakis, David Thickman · Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography · 1992 · 148 citations

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