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Souayeh N, Rouis H, Chermiti A, Lika A, Mbarki C, Bettaieb H. Case report: Peritonitis secondary to traumatic bowel perforation during second-trimester surgical abortion. Int J Surg Case Rep 2024; 122:110065. [PMID: 39043097 PMCID: PMC11318474 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.110065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE Uterine perforation and bowel injury are rare but potentially life-threatening complications of surgical abortion. Early diagnosis results in easier management and better prognosis. We report here a case of a 39-year-old presented with peritonitis secondary to traumatic bowel perforation after second-trimester surgical abortion. CASE PRESENTATION A 39-year-old Gravida 3 Para 2 presented with acute abdominal pain two days after second trimester induced abortion. On physical examination, the patient was febrile and hypotensive with diffuse abdominal tenderness. Emergency abdomino-pelvic-CT showed generalized peritonitis with pneumoperitoneum. The patient underwent an emergency laparotomy. Per operative exploration revealed a perforation of the fundus of the uterus and the sigmoid portion of the large intestine, resulting in stercoral peritonitis. We proceeded with thorough cleansing of the abdominal cavity with physiological serum, followed by partial colectomy including the perforated sigmoid and a Hartmann's procedure. The patient was admitted to the post-operative intensive care unit for 18 days and discharged on day 27 after the surgery. Intestinal continuity restoration was performed six months after the surgery. CLINICAL DISCUSSION Given the severity of second trimester pregnancy termination complications, efforts should be made to promote contraception and medical first-trimester pregnancy termination. Any unusual symptom after surgical induced abortion should lead to suspect uterine perforation. CONCLUSION Uterine perforation during induced abortion is usually asymptomatic and can generally be managed conservatively. However, bowel injury may result in peritonitis, requiring immediate laparotomy and resection of perforated bowel. CT-scans can help diagnose this rare complication.
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- Nesrine Souayeh
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital of Ben Arous, Tunisia; Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunisia.
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital of Ben Arous, Tunisia; Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunisia
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital of Ben Arous, Tunisia; Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunisia.
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital of Ben Arous, Tunisia; Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunisia
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital of Ben Arous, Tunisia; Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunisia.
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital of Ben Arous, Tunisia; Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunisia.
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Gaballah AH, Algazzar M, Kazi IA, Badawy M, Guys NP, Mohamed EAS, Sammon J, Elsayes KM, Liu PS, Heller M. The Peritoneum: Anatomy, Pathologic Findings, and Patterns of Disease Spread. Radiographics 2024; 44:e230216. [PMID: 39088361 DOI: 10.1148/rg.230216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/03/2024]
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Disease spread in the abdomen and pelvis generally occurs in a predictable pattern in relation to anatomic landmarks and fascial planes. Anatomically, the abdominopelvic cavity is subdivided into several smaller spaces or compartments by key ligaments and fascial planes. The abdominal cavity has been traditionally divided into peritoneal, retroperitoneal, and pelvic extraperitoneal spaces. Recently, more clinically relevant classifications have evolved. Many pathologic conditions affect the abdominal cavity, including traumatic, inflammatory, infectious, and neoplastic processes. These abnormalities can extend beyond their sites of origin through various pathways. Identifying the origin of a disease process is the first step in formulating a differential diagnosis and ultimately reaching a final diagnosis. Pathologic conditions differ in terms of pathways of disease spread. For example, simple fluid tracks along fascial planes, respecting anatomic boundaries, while fluid from acute necrotizing pancreatitis can destroy fascial planes, resulting in transfascial spread without regard for anatomic landmarks. Furthermore, neoplastic processes can spread through multiple pathways, with a propensity for spread to noncontiguous sites. When the origin of a disease process is not readily apparent, recognizing the spread pattern can allow the radiologist to work backward and ultimately arrive at the site or source of pathogenesis. As such, a cohesive understanding of the peritoneal anatomy, the typical organ or site of origin for a disease process, and the corresponding pattern of disease spread is critical not only for initial diagnosis but also for establishing a road map for staging, anticipating further disease spread, guiding search patterns and report checklists, determining prognosis, and tailoring appropriate follow-up imaging studies. ©RSNA, 2024 Supplemental material is available for this article.
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- Ayman H Gaballah
- From the Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (A.H.G., M.B., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Menoufia, Menoufia, Egypt (M.A.); Department of Radiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo (I.A.K., E.A.S.M.); Department of Radiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn (N.P.G.); Department of Radiology, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland (J.S.); Department of Radiology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio (P.S.L.); and Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla (M.H.)
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- From the Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (A.H.G., M.B., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Menoufia, Menoufia, Egypt (M.A.); Department of Radiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo (I.A.K., E.A.S.M.); Department of Radiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn (N.P.G.); Department of Radiology, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland (J.S.); Department of Radiology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio (P.S.L.); and Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla (M.H.)
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- From the Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (A.H.G., M.B., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Menoufia, Menoufia, Egypt (M.A.); Department of Radiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo (I.A.K., E.A.S.M.); Department of Radiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn (N.P.G.); Department of Radiology, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland (J.S.); Department of Radiology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio (P.S.L.); and Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla (M.H.)
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- From the Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (A.H.G., M.B., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Menoufia, Menoufia, Egypt (M.A.); Department of Radiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo (I.A.K., E.A.S.M.); Department of Radiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn (N.P.G.); Department of Radiology, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland (J.S.); Department of Radiology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio (P.S.L.); and Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla (M.H.)
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- From the Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (A.H.G., M.B., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Menoufia, Menoufia, Egypt (M.A.); Department of Radiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo (I.A.K., E.A.S.M.); Department of Radiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn (N.P.G.); Department of Radiology, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland (J.S.); Department of Radiology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio (P.S.L.); and Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla (M.H.)
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- From the Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (A.H.G., M.B., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Menoufia, Menoufia, Egypt (M.A.); Department of Radiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo (I.A.K., E.A.S.M.); Department of Radiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn (N.P.G.); Department of Radiology, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland (J.S.); Department of Radiology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio (P.S.L.); and Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla (M.H.)
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- From the Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (A.H.G., M.B., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Menoufia, Menoufia, Egypt (M.A.); Department of Radiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo (I.A.K., E.A.S.M.); Department of Radiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn (N.P.G.); Department of Radiology, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland (J.S.); Department of Radiology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio (P.S.L.); and Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla (M.H.)
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- From the Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (A.H.G., M.B., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Menoufia, Menoufia, Egypt (M.A.); Department of Radiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo (I.A.K., E.A.S.M.); Department of Radiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn (N.P.G.); Department of Radiology, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland (J.S.); Department of Radiology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio (P.S.L.); and Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla (M.H.)
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- From the Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (A.H.G., M.B., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Menoufia, Menoufia, Egypt (M.A.); Department of Radiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo (I.A.K., E.A.S.M.); Department of Radiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn (N.P.G.); Department of Radiology, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland (J.S.); Department of Radiology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio (P.S.L.); and Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla (M.H.)
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- From the Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (A.H.G., M.B., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Menoufia, Menoufia, Egypt (M.A.); Department of Radiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo (I.A.K., E.A.S.M.); Department of Radiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn (N.P.G.); Department of Radiology, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland (J.S.); Department of Radiology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio (P.S.L.); and Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla (M.H.)
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Kulinna-Cosentini C, Hodge JC, Ba-Ssalamah A. The role of radiology in diagnosing gastrointestinal tract perforation. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol 2024; 70:101928. [PMID: 39053981 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpg.2024.101928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 05/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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Spontaneous, iatrogenic or surgical perforation of the whole gastrointestinal wall can lead to serious complications, resulting in increased morbidity and mortality. Optimal patient management requires early clinical appraisal and prompt imaging evaluation. Both radiologists and referring clinicians should recognize the importance of choosing the ideal imaging modality and the usefulness of oral and rectal contrast medium. Surgeons and radiologists should be familiar with CT and fluoroscopy findings of the normal and pathologic anatomy after esophageal, stomach or colon surgery. Specifically, they should be able to differentiate innocuous from clinically-relevant, life-threatening postoperative complications to guide appropriate treatment. Advantages of esophagram, CT-esophagram, CT after rectal contrast enema and other imaging modalities are discussed.
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- Deaprtement of Biomedical Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Deaprtement of Biomedical Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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Maina RM, Rader C, Kypa J, Asahngwa C, Jasmin HM, Zalamea NN, Nelson JS, Altomar JL, Owens MB, Muenyi CS, Foretia DA. Chemotherapy-associated pneumoperitoneum in cancer patients: a scoping review. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2024; 86:2828-2835. [PMID: 38694333 PMCID: PMC11060304 DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000001998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024] Open
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Background The presence of air in the peritoneal cavity (pneumoperitoneum) is often secondary to perforated viscus. Emergent operative intervention is typically warranted in non-cancer patients. Cancer patients present a unique challenge as they have an increased risk of pneumoperitoneum due to local tumour invasion, radiation therapy, and frequent endoscopic procedures. There is a paucity of literature on the management of patients undergoing chemotherapy who present with pneumoperitoneum. The authors conducted a scoping review to identify and synthesize preliminary evidence on the presentation, management, and outcomes of this patient population. Materials and methods A scoping review of cases of pneumoperitoneum in cancer patients from 1990 to 2022 was conducted using the Arksey and O'Malley five-stage approach. Inclusion criteria were a known diagnosis of cancer, chemotherapy within 6 months of presentation, and imaging confirmation of pneumoperitoneum. The authors' exclusion criteria were cancer diagnosis at the time of presentation, perforation secondary to local cancer invasion, and last chemotherapy session greater than 6 months prior to presentation. Results Thirty-four cases (8 paediatric, 26 adults) were identified. The median time from the last chemotherapy treatment to presentation with pneumoperitoneum was 14 days. Twenty-one patients were managed operatively, and 13 were managed non-operatively. The most common source of perforation was multiple sites along the bowel. Thirty-day mortality was 33.3% for the operative cohort and 23.1% for the non-operative group. Conclusions Pneumoperitoneum in cancer patients remains a highly morbid condition with a mortality rate of approximately 30%, regardless of the treatment approach. Non-operative management should be pursued whenever possible.
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- Division of Health Policy and Research, Nkafu Policy Institute, Yaoundé, Cameroon
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- Department of Surgery
- General Surgery Research Group
- Global Surgery Institute, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Surgery
- General Surgery Research Group
- Global Surgery Institute, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN
- Division of Health Policy and Research, Nkafu Policy Institute, Yaoundé, Cameroon
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Naaseh A, Zarate Rodriguez JG, McHale MJ, Niziolek GM, Ngo TH, Kirby JP, Kranker LM. Use of barium for diagnosis of colonic perforation leads to challenging barium peritonitis. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2024; 9:e001431. [PMID: 38616790 PMCID: PMC11015327 DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2024-001431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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- Ariana Naaseh
- Department of Surgery, Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri, USA
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Wong NLJ, Paredes SR, Seyfi D, Ng KS. Outcomes of patients with pneumatosis intestinalis and/or portal venous gas: a study of factors associated with survival and surgical intervention. ANZ J Surg 2024; 94:640-647. [PMID: 38263543 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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BACKGROUNDS This study investigated the incidence of, and mortality and management outcomes following, pneumatosis intestinalis and/or portal venous gas on computed tomography. METHODS A retrospective study of patients identified with pneumatosis intestinalis and/or portal venous gas on computed tomography at a quaternary centre (2013-2021) was performed. Data relating to clinical presentation (including quick sequential organ failure assessment score), co-morbidities (Charlson Comorbidity Index), biochemical data (including peak lactate level), and radiological findings, were obtained. Factors associated with these were assessed by logistic regression. RESULTS From 16 428 scans, 107 (0.65%) demonstrated pneumatosis intestinalis and/or portal venous gas (mean 65.2 years [SD 15.2]; 60 [56%] male). Overall, 37 patients (35%) had both findings present. Thirty-three deaths (31%) were recorded. Fifty-four patients (51%) underwent surgery. Death was associated with quick sequential organ failure assessment score (score 1: OR 5.71, 95% CI 1.31-24.87; score 2: OR 10.00, 95% CI 1.94-51.54), Charlson Comorbidity Index ≥5 (OR 2.86, 95% CI 1.19-6.84), peak lactate ≥2.6 mmol/L (OR 14.53, 95% CI 4.39-48.14), and concomitant pneumatosis intestinalis and portal venous gas (OR 8.25, 95% CI 3.04-22.38). The presence of free peritoneal fluid (OR 3.23, 95% CI 1.44-7.28) or perforated viscus (OR 5.10, 95% CI 1.05-24.85) were the only predictors for surgery. CONCLUSION Pneumatosis intestinalis and portal venous gas are rare findings. Despite traditionally portending a poor prognosis, mortality occurred in only one-third of patients. There were clear indicators of mortality viz. sepsis severity, comorbidities, and concomitant pneumatosis intestinalis and portal venous gas. Factors predicting surgery warrant further investigation.
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- Ngar Lok Joshua Wong
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
- Concord Institute of Academic Surgery, Concord Hospital, Concord, New South Wales, Australia
- Concord Clinical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Alattar Z, Keric N. Evaluation of Abdominal Emergencies. Surg Clin North Am 2023; 103:1043-1059. [PMID: 37838455 DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2023.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2023]
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Early primary assessment and abdominal examination can often be enough to triage the patient with abdominal pain into those with less severe underlying pathologic condition from those with more acute findings. A focused history of the patient can then allow the clinician to develop their differential diagnosis. Once the differential diagnoses are determined, diagnostic imaging and laboratory findings can help confirm the diagnosis and allow for expeditious treatment and intervention.
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- Zana Alattar
- University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, 1441 North 12th Street, First Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85006, USA
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- University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix, 1441 North 12th Street, First Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85006, USA.
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Maina RM, Rader CA, Kypa J, Jasmin HM, Asahngwa C, Muenyi CS, Foretia DA. Management and outcomes of chemotherapy-associated pneumoperitoneum in cancer patients: a scoping review protocol. Int J Surg Protoc 2023; 27:16-19. [PMID: 38045559 PMCID: PMC10688533 DOI: 10.1097/sp9.0000000000000007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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Introduction Pneumoperitoneum - free air within the peritoneal cavity - is often the result of bowel perforation, though other causes include residual postprocedural or postoperative air and barotrauma. In non-cancer patients, operative intervention is often required. Cancer patients, on the other hand, present a unique set of challenges as they usually have elevated risk of pneumoperitoneum from local radiation therapy, frequent endoscopic procedures, and tumor invasion. Factors such as malnutrition, neutropenia, chemotherapy, and steroid use make emergent surgery tenuous in cancer patients. There is a paucity of published literature on the management of pneumoperitoneum in patients actively undergoing chemotherapy. The main objective of this scoping review is to assess the presentation, management, and subsequent outcomes of this unique patient population. Materials and Methods The authors will utilize the framework for performing scoping reviews as outlined by Arksey and O'Malley. They will perform the search for articles in three electronic databases (i.e. SCOPUS, PubMed, Embase) and relevant gray literature. Only articles available in English and published between 1999 and 2022 will be included. Inclusion criteria will be a known diagnosis of cancer, chemotherapy within 6 months of presentation, and imaging confirmation of pneumoperitoneum. Exclusion criteria will be cancer diagnosis at the time of presentation, perforation secondary to cancer itself, and chemotherapy greater than 6 months prior to presentation. A tailored extraction frame to extract relevant information from published articles that meet our inclusion criteria. The data using both descriptive statistics and thematic analysis of the main study questions. Ethics and Dissemination Since the authors will not be collecting primary data, formal ethical approval is not required. They study findings will be disseminated through abstracts, conference presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.
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- Division of Health Policy and Research, Nkafu Policy Institute, Yaoundé, Cameroon
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- Department of Surgery
- Center for Multicultural and Global Health
- Global Surgery Institute, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
- Division of Health Policy and Research, Nkafu Policy Institute, Yaoundé, Cameroon
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Das S, Prakash S, Sunil J, Shaikh O, Balasubramanian G. A Rare Phenomenon of Stercoral Ileal Perforation in a Pregnant Woman. Cureus 2023; 15:e41529. [PMID: 37551234 PMCID: PMC10404455 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.41529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023] Open
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Perforation peritonitis is one of the most common emergency presentations in Indian hospitals. Stercoral perforations are rare due to increased intraluminal pressure on the gut wall from impacted feces. This is associated with transmural necrosis. We present a 31-year-old pregnant woman who reported abdominal pain and vomiting at 34 weeks of gestation. The diagnosis was unclear from examination and imaging studies, and a provisional diagnosis of acute appendicitis was made. The patient underwent laparotomy and was found to have fecal contamination and multiple stercoral ileal perforations. The bowel segment was resected and exteriorized as a stoma.
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- Snehasis Das
- Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, IND
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- Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, IND
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- Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, IND
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- Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, IND
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- Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, IND
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Bridwell R, Long B, Montrief T, Gottlieb M. Post-abortion Complications: A Narrative Review for Emergency Clinicians. West J Emerg Med 2022; 23:919-925. [DOI: 10.5811/westjem.2022.8.57929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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An abortion is a procedure defined by termination of pregnancy, most commonly performed in the first or second trimester. There are several means of classification, but the most important includes whether the abortion was maternally “safe” (performed in a safe, clean environment with experienced providers and no legal restrictions) or “unsafe” (performed with hazardous materials and techniques, by person without the needed skills, or in an environment where minimal medical standards are not met). Complication rates depend on the procedure type, gestational age, patient comorbidities, clinician experience, and most importantly, whether the abortion is safe or unsafe. Safe abortions have significantly lower complication rates compared to unsafe abortions. Complications include bleeding, retained products of conception, retained cervical dilator, uterine perforation, amniotic fluid embolism, misoprostol toxicity, and endometritis. Mortality rates for safe abortions are less than 0.2%, compared to unsafe abortion rates that range between 4.7-13.2%. History and physical examination are integral components in recognizing complications of safe and unsafe abortions, with management dependent upon the diagnosis. This narrative review provides a focused overview of post-abortion complications for emergency clinicians.
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- Rachel Bridwell
- Madigan Army Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Tacoma, Washington
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- Brooke Army Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
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- Jackson Memorial Health System, Department of Emergency Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Rush University Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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Onken F, Senne M, Königsrainer A, Wichmann D. Classification und Treatment Algorithm of Small Bowel Perforations Based on a Ten-Year Retrospective Analysis. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11195748. [PMID: 36233616 PMCID: PMC9572575 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11195748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: Small bowel perforations are a rare diagnosis compared with esophageal, gastric, and colonic perforations. However, small bowel perforations can be fatal if left untreated. A classification of small bowel perforations or treatment recommendations do not exist to date. Methods: A retrospective, monocentric, code-related data analysis of patients with small bowel perforations was performed for the period of 2010 to 2019. Results: Over a 10-year period, 267 cases of small bowel perforation in 257 patients (50.2% male and 49.8% female; mean age of 60.28 years) were documented. Perforation’s localization was 5% duodenal, 38% jejunal, 39% ileal, and 18% undocumented. Eight etiologies were differentiated: iatrogenic (41.9%), ischemic (20.6%), malignant (18.9%), inflammatory (8.2%), diverticula-associated (4.5%), traumatic (4.5%), foreign-body-associated (1.9%), and cryptical (1.5%) perforations. Operative treatment combined with antibiotics was the most commonly used therapeutic approach (94.3%). The mortality rate was 14.23%, with highest rate for patients with ischemic perforations. Discussion: An algorithm for diagnostic and therapeutic steps was established. Furthermore, it was found that small bowel perforations are rare events with poor outcomes. Time to diagnosis and grade of underlying disease are the most essential parameters to predict perforation-associated complications.
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- Flurina Onken
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University Hospital of Tübingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital of Tübingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str.3, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University Hospital of Tübingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-7071-2968165
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University Hospital of Tübingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University Hospital of Tübingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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MDCT Findings in Gastrointestinal Perforations and the Predictive Value according to the Site of Perforation. Tomography 2022; 8:667-687. [PMID: 35314633 PMCID: PMC8938822 DOI: 10.3390/tomography8020056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Background: Gastrointestinal perforations are a frequent cause of acute abdominal symptomatology for patients in the emergency department. The aim of this study was to investigate the findings of multidetector-row computed tomography of gastrointestinal perforations and analyze the impact of any imaging signs on the presurgical identification of the perforation site. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed emergency MDCT findings of 93 patients submitted to surgery for gastrointestinal perforation at two different institutions. Two radiologists separately reviewed the emergency MDCT examinations performed on each patient, before and after knowing the surgical diagnosis of the perforation site. A list of findings was considered. Positive predictive values were estimated for each finding with respect to each perforation site, and correspondence analysis (CA) was used to investigate the relationship between the findings and each of the perforation types. Results: We did not find inframesocolic free air in sigmoid colorectal perforations, and in rare cases, only supramesocolic free fluid in gastroduodenal perforations was found. A high PPV of perivisceral fat stranding due to colonic perforation and general distension of upstream loops and collapse of downstream loops were evident in most patients. Conclusions: Our data could offer additional information on the perforation site in the case of doubtful findings to support surgeons, especially in planning a laparoscopic approach.
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MADENCİ H, UĞUR C, DEMİRCİ T. A rare small intestine injury without free gas image on radiological imaging after blunt abdominal trauma in a child: ileal perforation. JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE CASE REPORTS 2021. [DOI: 10.33706/jemcr.1004005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Large intestinal perforation secondary to COVID-19: A case report. Int J Surg Case Rep 2021; 87:106362. [PMID: 34513572 PMCID: PMC8420134 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2021.106362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2021] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Introduction COVID-19 infection is generally characterized by the presence of respiratory symptoms. However, a small percentage of these patients also have gastrointestinal symptoms and complications that are associated with high morbidity and mortality. Presentation of case A 50-year-old male patient with COVID-19 infection was being treated for COVID-19 and pneumonia in the ICU. He presented with gastrointestinal symptoms, and the computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a hollow viscus perforation. Ultimately, the patient was taken to surgery, where a spontaneous perforation was found in the right colon. The defect was sutured with separate stitches. There were no complications postoperatively. Discussion Although respiratory symptoms are the most common presentation of COVID-19, about 18% of these patients may present with gastrointestinal symptoms. However, an even smaller percentage of critically ill patients may develop serious gastrointestinal complications such as perforation of the large intestine. This unusual complication requires immediate diagnosis and surgical management. Conclusion At the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, physicians must recognize COVID-19 in patients presenting gastrointestinal symptoms. A high degree of clinical suspicion enables timely diagnosis and management, thereby preventing major complications. Bowel perforation is an uncommon complication of COVID-19. It has been rarely reported in the literature. Patients with severe COVID-19 have an increased risk of gastrointestinal complications, including bowel perforation. Bowel perforation secondary to COVID-19 in critically ill patients has a nonspecific presentation; thus, it only confers a high degree of suspicion.
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Intraperitoneal Barium From Gastrointestinal Perforations: Reassessment of the Prognosis and Long-Term Effects. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2021; 217:117-123. [PMID: 33955775 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.20.23526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to reassess the outcome and potential consequences of intraperitoneal barium leakage during radiologic evaluation of the gastrointestinal tract. MATERIALS AND METHODS. This retrospective study included 18 patients who had significant intraperitoneal leakage of barium from gastrointestinal perforations that were not suspected or diagnosed before the radiologic procedures. This complication occurred during a barium enema examination in nine patients, an upper gastrointestinal study in seven, and a small bowel series in two patients. All patients underwent urgent laparotomy for repair of perforation, with vigorous peritoneal lavage and antibiotic therapy. RESULTS. All patients had an uneventful recovery and were followed for 4-17 years (mean, 8.5 years). Radiographs obtained during this interval showed that a significant amount of residual barium was retained in the abdominal cavity. Six patients had a total of 10 subsequent abdominal operations for unrelated conditions, and some had developed barium granulomas and peritoneal adhesions. However, none of the patients in this series experienced intestinal obstruction or any clinical symptoms related to barium deposits in the abdominal cavity. CONCLUSION. Intraperitoneal leakage of barium is a rare complication of radiologic gastrointestinal examinations, and this series of 18 cases reflects 3 decades of experience at two major medical centers. The presented data indicate that the commonly held and perpetuated concept about the high rate of morbidity and mortality of this complication would not be valid in the modern era of medical and surgical management.
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Are chest X-rays valuable for patients presenting to emergency departments with acute abdominal pain? Australas Emerg Care 2021; 25:84-87. [PMID: 33879427 DOI: 10.1016/j.auec.2021.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2020] [Revised: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Emergency department patients presenting with acute abdominal pain are often prescribed a chest X-ray; however, the value of chest X-rays in acute abdominal pain is poorly understood. The aim of this study was to assess the value of chest X-rays in acute abdominal pain. METHODS A retrospective analysis of 944 chest X-rays performed for acute abdominal pain was conducted. Patient clinical information, radiology reports, and findings of other diagnostic investigations were also collected. MedCal® software was used to calculate diagnostic performance of chest X-rays. A Chi-Square test was used to assess the association between positive chest X-ray findings and both age and gender. RESULTS Of the 944 chest X-rays identified as satisfying inclusion factors, only 10 cases (approximately 1%) demonstrated pathology that was likely to be the cause of the abdominal pain. Further analysis demonstrated the following performance metrics at 95%CI: sensitivity (12.8; 8.78-17.72); specificity (100; 98.4-100); positive predictive value (100%); negative predictive value (52.76; 51.54-53.98); accuracy (55.82; 51.17-60.40). CONCLUSION Chest X-ray has limited sensitivity and diagnostic value in patients presenting to the emergency department with abdominal pain and does not appear to be a useful diagnostic investigation for abdominal pain.
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Fecal Scrotal Abscess Secondary to Spontaneous Retroperitoneal Perforation of Ascending Colon. Case Rep Med 2021; 2021:6658083. [PMID: 33859700 PMCID: PMC8024077 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6658083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2021] [Revised: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introduction Fecal abscess or enterocutaneous fistulas of the scrotum are rare and are invariably the result of incarcerated bowel loop in inguinal hernia. Spontaneous perforation of the colon (SPC) having no definite cause is also rare. Much rarer is posterior colonic perforations causing an extensively large retroperitoneal abscess. Similarly, spread of retroperitoneal abscess to the thigh or scrotum has rarely been reported. We report a case of spontaneous posterior perforation of ascending colon resulting in large retroperitoneal abscess eventually causing scrotal abscess, which resolved on conservative treatment and drainage of the scrotal fecal abscess. Case Presentation. A 20-year-old male presented with gradually increasing noncolicky pain right side abdomen with nonprojectile vomiting, obstipation, and progressive abdominal distension. Clinically, the abdomen was tender with guarding over the right side with signs of inflammation on the right side back with no associated hernia. On conservative treatment, he was gradually improved but developed right side scrotal abscess a week later. CT abdomen showed a large retroperitoneal collection having multiple internal air lucencies, displacing ascending colon and caecum medically with discontinuity in the posterior wall of ascending colon. The large retroperitoneal collection was extending from right pararenal and posterior perihepatic soft tissue planes to the right iliac fossa and thigh. On drainage of the scrotal abscess, about 350 ml of fecal contents was evacuated. The patient gradually recovered and was discharged on conservative treatment with an uneventful 4-year follow-up. Conclusion Diagnosis of retroperitoneal perforation of the colon is often delayed due to the absence of peritoneal irritation. An extensively large retroperitoneal abscess may spread the infection to the scrotum and thigh due to extreme pressure, possibly by dissecting away the transversalis fascia through a deep ring along the side of the spermatic cord. Timely performed CT/MRI can avoid delay in the diagnosis of retroperitoneal abscess and further spread of infection.
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Huang Y, Wu Y, Jin D, Tang Q, Yuan P, Lu Q. Development and Validation of a Nomogram for Preoperative Prediction of Localization of Neonatal Gastrointestinal Perforation. Front Pediatr 2021; 9:754623. [PMID: 34796155 PMCID: PMC8593177 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2021.754623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Background: Information regarding the localization of gastrointestinal perforation is crucial for the following surgical procedure. This study was to determine the key indicators and develop a prediction model for the localization in neonates with gastrointestinal perforation. Methods: A nomogram to predict the location of neonatal gastrointestinal perforation was developed using a cohort of patients who underwent surgery between July 2009 and May 2021. Baseline variables were analyzed using logistics regression and nomogram developed using significant predictors. The predictive performance of the nomogram was assessed by the concordance index (C-index), calibration curve, and area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve (AUC). The nomogram was further validated in an integrated external cohort. Results: We investigated the data of 201 patients, of which 65 (32.3%) were confirmed with upper gastrointestinal perforation by surgery. Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified the following as independent predictors: preterm [OR: 5.014 (1.492-18.922)], time of onset [OR: 0.705 (0.582-0.829)], preoperative hemoglobin [OR:1.017 (1.001-1.033)], bloody stool: No [OR: 4.860 (1.270-23.588)], shock [OR: 5.790 (1.683-22.455)] and sepsis: No [OR 3.044 (1.124-8.581)]. Furthermore, the nomogram was effective in predicting the perforation site, with an AUC of 0.876 [95% confidence interval (CI): 0.830-0.923]. Internal validation showed that the average AUC was 0.861. Additionally, the model achieved satisfactory discrimination (AUC, 0.900; 95% CI, 0.826-0.974) and calibration (Hosmer-Lemeshow test, P = 0.4802) in external validation. Conclusions: The nomogram based on the six factors revealed good discrimination and calibration, suggesting good clinical utility. The nomogram could help surgeons predict the location of gastrointestinal perforation before surgery to make a surgical plan.
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- Yao Huang
- Department of Neonatology, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neonatology, The General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Ningxia, China
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- Department of Neonatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, China
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Hollerweger A, Maconi G, Ripolles T, Nylund K, Higginson A, Serra C, Dietrich CF, Dirks K, Gilja OH. Gastrointestinal Ultrasound (GIUS) in Intestinal Emergencies - An EFSUMB Position Paper. ULTRASCHALL IN DER MEDIZIN (STUTTGART, GERMANY : 1980) 2020; 41:646-657. [PMID: 32311749 DOI: 10.1055/a-1147-1295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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An interdisciplinary group of European experts summarizes the value of gastrointestinal ultrasound (GIUS) in the management of three time-critical causes of acute abdomen: bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal perforation and acute ischemic bowel disease. Based on an extensive literature review, statements for a targeted diagnostic strategy in these intestinal emergencies are presented. GIUS is best established in case of small bowel obstruction. Metanalyses and prospective studies showed a sensitivity and specificity comparable to that of computed tomography (CT) and superior to plain X-ray. GIUS may save time and radiation exposure and has the advantage of displaying bowel function directly. Gastrointestinal perforation is more challenging for less experienced investigators. Although GIUS in experienced hands has a relatively high sensitivity to establish a correct diagnosis, CT is the most sensitive method in this situation. The spectrum of intestinal ischemia ranges from self-limited ischemic colitis to fatal intestinal infarction. In acute arterial mesenteric ischemia, GIUS may provide information, but prompt CT angiography is the gold standard. On the other end of the spectrum, ischemic colitis shows typical ultrasound features that allow correct diagnosis. GIUS here has a diagnostic performance similar to CT and helps to differentiate mild from severe ischemic colitis.
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- Alois Hollerweger
- Department of Radiology, Hospital Barmherzige Brüder, Salzburg, Austria
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, "L.Sacco" University Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Hospital Universitario Doctor Peset, Valencia, Spain
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- Gastroenterology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Radiology, Queen-Alexandra-Hospital, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Portsmouth, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, S. Orsola University Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of General Internal Medicine Kliniken Hirslanden Beau-Site, Salem und Permanence, Bern, Switzerland
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- Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, Rems-Murr-Klinikum Winnenden, Germany
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- Haukeland University Hospital, National Centre for Ultrasound in Gastroenterology, Bergen, Norway
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Adachi W, Matsushita T, Yashiro Y, Imura J, Shiozawa H, Kishimoto K. Clinical characteristics of pneumoperitoneum with pneumatosis intestinalis detected using computed tomography: A descriptive study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e22461. [PMID: 33019436 PMCID: PMC7535758 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000022461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Pneumoperitoneum has always been considered a surgical emergency as it represents a perforation of the gastrointestinal tract. Although several cases of pneumoperitoneum with pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) have been reported, the characteristics of such cases remain unclear. The current study aimed to clarify the clinical characteristics of pneumoperitoneum cases with PI detected using computed tomography (CT).This descriptive study was conducted at a single center. In a total of 18,513 abdominal CT scans obtained between January 2010 and February 2017, extraluminal free air was detected in 254 examinations of 182 cases. The medical records and CT images of these 182 patients were retrospectively analyzed.Pneumoperitoneum with PI was detected through 23 examinations in 21 cases, and the average age of the patients was 80.1 years. The frequency was 0.12% in all abdominal CT examinations, but 24.7% in the 85 cases with extraluminal free air, excluding iatrogenic air. PI was classified as benign in 20 cases and as life-threatening in 1 case. The majority of cases with benign PI showed good general and local findings and little leukocytosis, while the case with life-threatening PI showed severe conditions. No evidence of bowel wall discontinuity, segmental bowel-wall thickening, perivisceral fat stranding, and abscesses were observed. Ascites were detected less frequently in the cases with PI than in the other pneumoperitoneum cases (P < .01). Pneumoperitoneum and PI occasionally recurred, and PI and/or extraluminal free air generally disappeared quickly.Pneumoperitoneum with PI is a relatively common condition in older patients, and the majority of cases are caused by benign PI. The characteristics of pneumoperitoneum cases with benign PI include well-maintained physical conditions, normal laboratory data, absence of CT findings indicative of peritonitis, and infrequent ascites. In pneumoperitoneum cases with PI, predicting whether the PI is benign or life-threatening is clinically very important, whereas the presence of extraluminal free air is considered to be insignificant.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Fujimi-Kogen Hospital, Fujimi-Kogen Medical Center, 11100, Ochiai, Fujimi, Suwa-gun, Nagano, Japan
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Theuerkauf N, Weismüller T, Weißbrich C, Schewe JC, Putensen C, Bode C. Direct acute respiratory distress syndrome after gastric perforation caused by an intragastric balloon: a case report. BMC Anesthesiol 2020; 20:182. [PMID: 32711459 PMCID: PMC7382036 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-020-01101-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening condition and the identification of the underlying direct (pulmonary) or indirect (non-pulmonary) cause is mandatory for a successful treatment. Intragastric balloon (IGB) therapy is a minimal invasive and supposedly harmless option to reduce body weight for the growing number of obese people. We present a case of a young patient who developed a direct ARDS due to initially undiagnosed abdominal pathologies caused by an IGB therapy. CASE PRESENTATION A 23-year old woman was admitted because of a direct ARDS for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy. Weeks before, an IGB has been removed because of abdominal pain and free intraabdominal air. Diagnostic work-up of free intraabdominal air, previous pain of the left shoulder and newly developed abscess pneumonia revealed a perforation of the posterior wall of the gastral antrum. This resulted in a left subphrenic abscess with destruction of the diaphragm, development of pneumonia per continuitatem and subsequent direct lung injury. The gastric perforation was endoscopically clipped and the ARDS was successfully treated under ECMO therapy. CONCLUSION This case illustrates that a patient presenting with direct ARDS may have upper abdominal pathologies caused by a rare complication of a supposedly harmless treatment.
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- Nils Theuerkauf
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany.
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Sharma P, Hegde R, Kulkarni A, Soin P, Kochar P, Rotem E. Imaging right lower quadrant pain: Not always appendicitis. Clin Imaging 2020; 63:65-82. [PMID: 32163846 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2020.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2018] [Revised: 02/22/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Although acute appendicitis (AA) is one of the commonest causes of right lower quadrant abdominal pain (RLQP), there are numerous other conditions in the abdomen and pelvis that can simulate the clinical presentation of AA for which imaging is essential in detection. We discuss the approach to evaluation of patients presenting with acute onset RLQP and the choice of various imaging modalities that can be utilized. Although CT remains the workhorse in evaluation, US and MRI, given lack of radiation, play an important ancillary role, particularly in the pediatric and pregnant patients. We present a spectrum of conditions presenting with RLQP which we have classified systematically ranging from conditions affecting the bowel, mesentery/omentum/peritoneum, vasculature, urinary and reproductive systems to give the reader a checklist of conditions to consider when evaluating a case of RLQP.
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- Pranav Sharma
- Department of Radiology, Yale New Haven Health - Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT, United States of America
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- Department of Radiology, Yale New Haven Health - Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT, United States of America.
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- Department of Radiology, University of Massachusetts, Worcester, MA, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, United States of America
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- Department of Radiology, Yale New Haven Health - Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT, United States of America
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- Department of Radiology, Yale New Haven Health - Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT, United States of America
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Tau N, Cohen I, Barash Y, Klang E. Free abdominal gas on computed tomography in the emergency department: aetiologies and association between amount of free gas and mortality. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2020; 102:581-589. [PMID: 32233866 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2020.0057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Free abdominal gas is an important finding with major clinical implications. However, data on the aetiologies and prognosis of patients with free gas are scarce. Our primary aim was to describe the sources of free abdominal gas on emergency department (ED) computed tomography (CT). The secondary aim was to evaluate the association between the amount of free gas and all-cause mortality. METHODS All patients who underwent CT in the ED between February 2012 and February 2019 with free abdominal gas were included in the study. A scoring system was used to assess the amount of free gas: small - gas bubbles; medium - any gas pocket ≤2cm in diameter; large - any gas pocket >2cm. Data were collected from laboratory and clinical assessment regarding the source of free gas and all-cause mortality. RESULTS A total of 372 patients had free abdominal gas. Colonic diverticulitis was the most common aetiology among those with a small or medium amount of free gas (81/250 [32.4%] and 12/71 [16.9%] respectively). For patients with a large amount of gas, peptic disease was the most common aetiology (11/51 [21.6%]). Three-quarters of the patients (280/372, 75.2%) had the source of free gas identified during ED admission. Ninety-day mortality rates were 7.2%, 9.9% and 21.6% for patients with small, medium and large amounts of gas respectively (p=0.007). CONCLUSIONS Colonic diverticulitis was the most common source of free abdominal gas and peptic disease was the most common cause of a large amount of free gas. Mortality rates correlated with the amount of gas and were significantly higher in patients with a large amount.
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- N Tau
- Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, , Israel.,Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, , Israel.,Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, , Israel.,Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, , Israel.,Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Pouli S, Kozana A, Papakitsou I, Daskalogiannaki M, Raissaki M. Gastrointestinal perforation: clinical and MDCT clues for identification of aetiology. Insights Imaging 2020; 11:31. [PMID: 32086627 PMCID: PMC7035412 DOI: 10.1186/s13244-019-0823-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2019] [Accepted: 11/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Gastrointestinal tract (GIT) perforation is a common medical emergency associated with considerable mortality, ranging from 30 to 50%. Clinical presentation varies: oesophageal perforations can present with acute chest pain, odynophagia and vomiting, gastroduodenal perforations with acute severe abdominal pain, while colonic perforations tend to follow a slower progression course with secondary bacterial peritonitis or localised abscesses. A subset of patients may present with delayed symptoms, abscess mimicking an abdominal mass, or with sepsis. Direct multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) findings support the diagnosis and localise the perforation site while ancillary findings may suggest underlying conditions that need further investigation following primary repair of ruptured bowel. MDCT findings include extraluminal gas, visible bowel wall discontinuity, extraluminal contrast, bowel wall thickening, abnormal mural enhancement, localised fat stranding and/or free fluid, as well as localised phlegmon or abscess in contained perforations. The purpose of this article is to review the spectrum of MDCT findings encountered in GIT perforation and emphasise the MDCT and clinical clues suggestive of the underlying aetiology and localisation of perforation site.
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- Styliani Pouli
- Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Heraklion, Faculty of Medicine-University of Crete, Stavrakia, Voutes 21110, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Heraklion, Faculty of Medicine-University of Crete, Stavrakia, Voutes 21110, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Heraklion, Heraklion, Greece
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Heraklion, Faculty of Medicine-University of Crete, Stavrakia, Voutes 21110, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Heraklion, Faculty of Medicine-University of Crete, Stavrakia, Voutes 21110, Heraklion, Crete, Greece.
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Grupp K, Grotelüschen R, Uzunoglu FG, Hofmann B, König A, Perez D, Bockhorn M, Izbicki JR, Bachmann K. C-Reactive Protein in the Prediction of Localization of Gastrointestinal Perforation. Eur Surg Res 2019; 60:179-185. [PMID: 31743923 DOI: 10.1159/000501806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2019] [Accepted: 06/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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AIM Information regarding the localization of the anatomic site of gastrointestinal (GI) tract perforation is essential for the following surgical procedure. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the significance of C-reactive protein (CRP) and other circulating markers for the prediction of the localization of intra-abdominal hollow organ perforation. METHODS Measurements of serum markers were analyzed in 423 patients with GI tract perforations, who were divided according to the intraoperative diagnosis into colorectal and upper GI tract perforation groups. RESULTS Levels of CRP were higher in patients with colorectal perforations than in upper GI tract perforations (p < 0.001). Moreover, high levels of CRP were associated with increased mortality of patients with hollow organ perforations (p = 0.009), which was largely driven by the subset of patients with perforations of the upper GI tract (p = 0.001). CONCLUSION Increased CRP levels predict worse clinical outcome in patients with intra-abdominal hollow organ perforations and are associated with perforations in the colorectal tract. Thus, CRP might be a useful marker for preoperative risk stratification and prediction of the localization of the perforation site.
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- Katharina Grupp
- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany,
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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Multidetector CT findings in gastrointestinal tract perforation that can help prediction of perforation site accurately. Clin Radiol 2019; 74:736.e1-736.e7. [PMID: 31303326 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2019.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2019] [Accepted: 06/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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AIM To assess the accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) findings by comparing the locations of free air in the abdomen and imaging findings with the site of gastrointestinal perforation. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ninety-three patients with acute abdominal pain who visited the emergency department between January 2015 and October 2018 were included in the study. There were 59 male and 34 female patients with a mean age of 50.5 years. The site of perforation was based on surgical findings in all cases. RESULTS Among specific air distributions, periportal free air and subphrenic free air were statistically significant in differentiating upper gastrointestinal tract perforation. Whereas free air in the minor pelvis, right lower quadrant free air, left lower quadrant free air, and air in the mesentery were statistically significant in differentiation of lower gastrointestinal tract perforation. CONCLUSION Multidetector findings may help to predict the site of gastrointestinal perforation, which would change the treatment plan.
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Cicero G, Caloggero S, Cavallaro M, Frosina L, Visalli C, Ascenti V, Blandino A, Mazziotti S. Ongoing Computed Tomography Appraisal of Intestinal Perforation Due to an Ingested Foreign Body. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CASE REPORTS 2019; 20:635-639. [PMID: 31043580 PMCID: PMC6509967 DOI: 10.12659/ajcr.915290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Diagnosis and management of accidental or intentional ingestion of foreign bodies is a common problem at in emergency departments. This condition is generally observed in patients with limited consciousness or attention, such as children, elders, or psychiatric patients. Here, we report a case of intestinal perforation caused by ingestion of a foreign body that occurred during the performance of a contrast-enhanced CT scan. CASE REPORT A 73-year-old diabetic woman was admitted to the emergency room of our hospital with postprandial abdominal discomfort, nausea, and vomiting. Under the suspicion of bowel ischemia, the patient underwent a contrast-enhanced CT scan. A thickened ileal loop with an endoluminal bone-density foreign body was detected. The following contrast-enhanced acquisitions additionally showed air bubbles adjacent to the loop, as the sign of an intestinal perforation that occurred between the basal and the contrast-enhanced acquisitions. CONCLUSIONS Caution should be always exercised in patients with suspected gastrointestinal perforation, especially if caused by ingested foreign bodies. A high degree of suspicion and a CT scan may prevent delays in the diagnosis and clinical management of these patients.
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- Giuseppe Cicero
- Section of Radiological Sciences, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Policlinico "G. Martino", Messina, Italy
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- Section of Radiological Sciences, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Policlinico "G. Martino", Messina, Italy
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- Section of Radiological Sciences, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Policlinico "G. Martino", Messina, Italy
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- Section of Radiological Sciences, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Policlinico "G. Martino", Messina, Italy
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- Section of Radiological Sciences, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Policlinico "G. Martino", Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Section of Radiological Sciences, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Policlinico "G. Martino", Messina, Italy
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- Section of Radiological Sciences, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Policlinico "G. Martino", Messina, Italy
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When traditions become dangerous: Intestinal perforation from unusual foreign body-Case report and short literature review. Eur J Radiol Open 2019; 6:152-155. [PMID: 31024984 PMCID: PMC6475829 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejro.2019.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2019] [Revised: 04/08/2019] [Accepted: 04/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Gastrointestinal perforation (GI) is a common cause of acute abdomen in the emergency department that needs a prompt surgery intervention. Nowadays, CT examinations represent the method of choice to image patients with acute abdominal pain in emergency. GI perforations by foreign bodies ingested is rare and only <1% of ingested foreign bodies are believed to cause perforation of GI. MDCT is to be considered the best imaging method for identifying foreign bodies, the perforation site and the surgical treatment to be planned reliably. We presente a case of 70-year-old lady presented to our Emergency Department with acute abdominal pain.
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Marshall C, Rajdev MA, Somarouthu B, Ramaiya NH, Alessandrino F. Overview of systemic treatment in recurrent and advanced cervical cancer: a primer for radiologists. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2019; 44:1506-1519. [PMID: 30288585 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-018-1797-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Imaging has a central role in surveillance of cervical cancer, guiding decision on when to initiate treatment for recurrent disease and to guide management in advanced cervical cancer. Due to the increased availability of pelvic radiation therapy, the rate of atypical presentation of recurrent disease has increased. Simultaneously, the array of systemic therapies now available for advanced cervical cancer has considerably expanded in the last few years, with therapies now available in mid and low-income countries. While pelvic recurrences are amenable of loco-regional treatment, recurrent disease may present with metastases to the thoracoabdominal organs, lymph nodes, bones, skin and brain, for which systemic treatment represent the standard of care. Besides combined chemotherapy regimens, alternative chemotherapies, biosimilars and immune checkpoint inhibitors are now available, each associated with a definite pattern of response and toxicity. In this review, after describing the typical and atypical presentations of recurrent and advanced cervical carcinoma on cross-sectional imaging, we will discuss systemic treatment for recurrent or advanced disease and their associated radiographic sequelae, in light of the newly available therapies.
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“-Omas” presenting as “-itis”: acute inflammatory presentations of common gastrointestinal neoplasms. Emerg Radiol 2019; 26:433-448. [DOI: 10.1007/s10140-019-01678-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2018] [Accepted: 01/28/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Shimpi TR, Shikhare SN, Chung R, Wu P, Peh WCG. Imaging of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Emergencies in Binge Drinking. Can Assoc Radiol J 2019; 70:52-61. [PMID: 30691564 DOI: 10.1016/j.carj.2018.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2018] [Revised: 08/30/2018] [Accepted: 10/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Excess alcohol consumption is a leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality globally. The pattern of consumption of alcoholic beverages has changed in our society in the recent past, with binge drinking becoming more and more common, especially among young adults. Abdominal pain following alcohol consumption can be secondary to a wide range of pathologies, the treatment algorithm of which can range from medical supportive treatment to more invasive life-saving procedures such as transarterial embolization and emergency laparotomy. Correct diagnosis, differentiation among these conditions, and implementing the correct management algorithm is heavily reliant on accurate and appropriate imaging. We review the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, imaging features and management options of acute abdominal emergencies secondary to binge drinking, based on a selection of illustrative cases.
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- Trishna R Shimpi
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore.
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore
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Novel device to detect enterotomies in real time during laparoscopy: first in human trial during Roux-en-y gastric bypass. Surg Endosc 2019; 33:1687-1692. [PMID: 30693391 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-018-06637-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2018] [Accepted: 12/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Undetected bowel perforations occur in 0.3-1% of laparoscopic surgical procedures with an associated mortality rate of 5.3%. OBJECTIVE The purpose of the study was to evaluate the clinical feasibility of a novel medical device to accurately detect bowel gas, specifically hydrogen (H2) and methane (CH4), from a sample of gas from the abdominal cavity during laparoscopic surgery when a known bowel wall perforation has occurred. SETTING University (Academic) Hospital. METHODS A prospective single arm study was composed of 8 patients undergoing a standard laparoscopic roux-en-y gastric bypass. At seven time points during the operation intra-abdominal gas was pulled from the abdominal cavity and analyzed using the novel device for H2 and CH4. The time points included after insufflation (T1), after first jejunotomy (T2), after closure of jejunotomy (T3), after recycle of carbon dioxide gas (T4), after gastrostomy (T5), after jejunotomy (T6), at procedure end (T7). RESULTS Eight patients were enrolled in the study; in 7 (87.5%) patients data from all 7 time points were obtained. After the first opening of the small bowel (T2) mean hydrogen levels were significantly increased compared to baseline hydrogen levels (T1, T4, T7) (p < 0.001). At all time points, there was no significant detection of methane. There were no intra-operative or post-operative complications during the study. CONCLUSION Hydrogen gas is released into the intra-abdominal cavity when bowel is opened and can be detected in real time using a novel device during laparoscopic surgery. The presence or absence of hydrogen directly correlates to whether the bowel is open (perforated) or intact. This device could be used in the future to detect unintended bowel perforations during laparoscopic surgery, prior to the conclusion of the operation. This technology could also potentially lead to novel mechanism for detecting postoperative leaks using gas detection technology.
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Kuhn G, Lekeufack JB, Chilcott M, Mbaidjol Z. Subcutaneous Emphysema Caused by an Extraperitoneal Diverticulum Perforation: Description of Two Rare Cases and Review of the Literature. Case Rep Surg 2018; 2018:3030869. [PMID: 30155336 PMCID: PMC6091281 DOI: 10.1155/2018/3030869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2018] [Accepted: 07/01/2018] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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The onset of colon diverticular disease is a frequent event, with a prevalence that increases with age. Amongst possible complications, free peritoneal perforation with abscess formation may occur. We herein describe two rare presentations of an extraperitoneal sigmoid diverticulum perforation. Our first patient, an 89-year-old female with no signs of distress, developed a subcutaneous abscess and emphysema in an incisional hernia following an appendectomy through a McBurney incision. The second patient, an 82-year-old female, was in general distress at the time of her admission and had a more advanced infection following the occurrence of a sigmoid perforation in a hernial sac. Complicated diverticulitis has a known course and evolution, but with an extraperitoneal presentation, this etiology is not expected. A computed tomography (CT) scan should be completed if the patient is hemodynamically stable, and wide debridement should be performed. Subcutaneous emphysema with an acute abdomen may be a sign of sigmoid perforation. Clinicians should keep this etiology in mind, regardless of the initial presentation.
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- Gael Kuhn
- Hôpital Fribourgeois Riaz, Rue de l'Hôpital 9, Case Postale 70, Riaz, 1632 Fribourg, Switzerland
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- Hôpital Fribourgeois Riaz, Rue de l'Hôpital 9, Case Postale 70, Riaz, 1632 Fribourg, Switzerland
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- Hôpital Fribourgeois Riaz, Rue de l'Hôpital 9, Case Postale 70, Riaz, 1632 Fribourg, Switzerland
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- Hôpital Fribourgeois Riaz, Rue de l'Hôpital 9, Case Postale 70, Riaz, 1632 Fribourg, Switzerland
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Miyamichi R. Psoas sign of pneumoperitoneum. J Gen Fam Med 2018; 19:145-146. [PMID: 29998048 PMCID: PMC6030041 DOI: 10.1002/jgf2.182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2018] [Accepted: 05/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Gastrointestinal perforation with psoas sign was diagnosed by abdominal radiography. Although CT is most useful modality for diagnosing gastrointestinal perforation, clinic doctors need to also swim abdominal radiography.
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Li PH, Tee YS, Fu CY, Liao CH, Wang SY, Hsu YP, Yeh CN, Wu EH. The Role of Noncontrast CT in the Evaluation of Surgical Abdomen Patients. Am Surg 2018. [DOI: 10.1177/000313481808400658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Acute surgical abdomen is commonly encountered in the ED and CT is widely used as an informative diagnostic tool to evaluate potential surgical indications. However, the adverse effects of contrast material used in CTscanning have been documented. We sought to delineate the role of noncontrast CT in the evaluation of patients with acute surgical abdomen. Between August 2015 and December 2015, patients with nontraumatic surgical abdomen who underwent preoperative CT were enrolled in the current study. The patients for whom the CT results permitted surgical decision-making were the focus of this study. The disease entities included acute appendicitis, acute cholecystitis, hollow organ perforation, mechanical bowel obstruction, intra-abdominal abscess that could not be drained percutaneously, and ischemic bowel disease. The results of contrast-enhanced and noncontrast CT were compared and analyzed. The surgical conditions identifiable by noncontrast CT were recorded. In total, 227 patients were enrolled in the study. In 90.7 per cent of patients overall, the findings indicating the need for surgical treatment were visualized on both the noncontrast and contrast-enhanced images (acute appendicitis: 89.3%, acute cholecystitis: 89.7%, hollow organ perforation: 97.4%, bowel obstruction: 100%, intra-abdominal abscess: 100%, and ischemic bowel disease: 55.6%). Noncontrast CT provides benefit for critical decision-making. Body mass index may affect the accuracy of noncontrast imaging in the evaluation of patients with surgical abdomen. In some specific situations, contrast enhancement remains necessary.
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- Pei-Hua Li
- From the Departments of Trauma & Emergency Surgery and General Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- From the Departments of Trauma & Emergency Surgery and General Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- From the Departments of Trauma & Emergency Surgery and General Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- From the Departments of Trauma & Emergency Surgery and General Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- From the Departments of Trauma & Emergency Surgery and General Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- From the Departments of Trauma & Emergency Surgery and General Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- From the Departments of Trauma & Emergency Surgery and General Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- From the Departments of Trauma & Emergency Surgery and General Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Gou ZH, Peng Y, Yang K. Sonographic and CT imaging features of intestinal perforation from a pill and packing: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e0427. [PMID: 29668604 PMCID: PMC5916655 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000010427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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RATIONALE Sharp foreign bodies such as toothpicks or chicken bones can lead to intestinal perforation. Small intestinal perforation secondary to foreign body ingestion is usually manifested as an acute abdomen without a history of trauma. Here we describe the diagnosis and treatment of a case of small bowel perforation caused by an ingested pill and its outer packing. PATIENT CONCERNS An 84 years old male patient complained of right lower abdominal pain for 4 days and the pain was becoming progressively worse. DIAGNOSES The patient, who has Alzheimer's disease, mistakenly took the pill (oxiracetam) without removing the outer packaging. This resulted in perforation of the small intestine. INTERVENTIONS During the ultrasound examination, the scanning physician discovered that the abnormal sonographic findings present could not be explained by the leading diagnosis of perforation of the small intestine at the time. This led the physician to suspect small bowel perforation secondary to a foreign body. The subsequent computerized tomography (CT) examination further confirmed the ultrasound findings. OUTCOMES Emergency laparotomy was performed and the foreign body was removed. After the surgical procedure, the patient resumed anti-inflammatory treatment (Cefoxitin sodium 2000mg tid) and rehydration therapy (Sodium Chloride Solution 100mL tid). LESSONS Because ingestion of foreign bodies of this type is relatively rare, when patients cannot provide an accurate history, diagnosis can be quite difficult. In this paper, the imaging features associated with intestinal perforation secondary to foreign body ingestion on ultrasound and CT are described. This series of events demonstrate how imaging findings can guide and alter a clinician's decision-making.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Yamamoto K, Takahashi O, Arioka H, Kobayashi D. Evaluation of risk factors for perforated peptic ulcer. BMC Gastroenterol 2018; 18:28. [PMID: 29448921 PMCID: PMC5815199 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-018-0756-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2017] [Accepted: 02/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the prediction factors for perforated peptic ulcer (PPU). Methods At St. Luke’s International Hospital in Tokyo, Japan, a case control study was performed between August 2004 and March 2016. All patients diagnosed with PPU were included. As control subjects, patients with age, sex and date of CT scan corresponding to those of the PPU subjects were included in the study at a proportion of 2 controls for every PPU subject. All data such as past medical histories, physical findings, and laboratory data were collected through chart reviews. Univariate analyses and multivariate analyses with logistic regression were conducted, and receiver operating characteristic curves (ROCs) were calculated to show validity. Sensitivity analyses were performed to confirm results using a stepwise method and conditional logistic regression. Results A total of 408 patients were included in this study; 136 were a group of patients with PPU, and 272 were a control group. Univariate analysis showed statistical significance in many categories. Four different models of multivariate analyses were conducted, and significant differences were found for muscular defense and a history of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) in all models. The conditional forced-entry analysis of muscular defense showed an odds ratio (OR) of 23.8 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 5.70–100.0), and the analysis of PUD history showed an OR of 6.40 (95% CI: 1.13–36.2). The sensitivity analysis showed consistent results, with an OR of 23.8–366.2 for muscular defense and an OR of 3.67–7.81 for PUD history. The area under the curve (AUC) of all models was high enough to confirm the results. However, anticoagulants, known risk factors for PUD, did not increase the risk for PPU in our study. The conditional forced-entry analysis of anticoagulant use showed an OR of 0.85 (95% CI: 0.03–22.3). Conclusions The evaluation of prediction factors and development of a prediction rule for PPU may help our decision making in performing a CT scan for patients with acute abdominal pain.
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- Kazuki Yamamoto
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.,Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Japan
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Kothari K, Friedman B, Grimaldi GM, Hines JJ. Nontraumatic large bowel perforation: spectrum of etiologies and CT findings. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2017; 42:2597-2608. [PMID: 28493071 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-017-1180-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Large bowel perforation is an abdominal emergency that results from a wide range of etiologies. Computed tomography is the most reliable modality in detecting the site of large bowel perforation. The diagnosis is made by identifying direct CT findings such as extraluminal gas or contrast and discontinuity along the bowel wall. Indirect CT findings can help support the diagnosis, and include bowel wall thickening, pericolic fat stranding, abnormal bowel wall enhancement, abscess, and a feculent collection adjacent to the bowel. Common etiologies that cause large bowel perforation are colon cancer, foreign body aspiration, stercoral colitis, diverticulitis, ischemia, inflammatory and infectious colitides, and various iatrogenic causes. Recognizing a large bowel perforation on CT can be difficult at times, and there are various entities that may be misinterpreted as a colonic perforation. The purpose of this article is to outline the MDCT technique used for evaluation of suspected colorectal perforation, discuss relevant imaging findings, review common etiologies, and point out potential pitfalls in making the diagnosis of large bowel perforation.
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- Kunal Kothari
- Department of Radiology, Northwell Health System, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Manhasset, NY, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, Northwell Health System, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Manhasset, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Northwell Health System, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Manhasset, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Northwell Health System, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Manhasset, NY, USA
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Sakaguchi T, Tokuhara K, Nakatani K, Kon M. Laparoscopic management for spontaneous jejunal perforation caused by nonspecific ulcer: A case report. Int J Surg Case Rep 2017; 39:309-312. [PMID: 28898792 PMCID: PMC5602819 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2017.08.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2017] [Revised: 08/29/2017] [Accepted: 08/30/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Reported case of perforated jejunal nonspecific ulcer is limited. Emergency laparoscopic surgery had diagnostic and therapeutic advantages. Surgeons should be aware of it as one of the causes of small bowel perforation.
Introduction Nonspecific small bowel ulcers are rare and there have been limited reports. We applied laparoscopic surgery successfully for the perforation caused by this disease of jejunum. Presentation of case: A 70-year-old man visited to our hospital with complaint of abdominal pain and fever. He was diagnosed abdominal peritonitis with findings of intraperitoneal gas and fluid. Emergency laparoscopic surgery was performed. A perforation 5 mm in diameter was recognized in jejunum opposite side of mesentery. Partial resection of jejunum with end-to-end anastomosis and peritoneal lavage were performed. Pathologically, an ulcer was recognized around the blowout perforation without specific inflammation. He was discharged uneventfully 12 days after surgery. Conclusion Laparoscopic surgery has diagnostic and therapeutic advantages because of its lower invasion with a good operation view, and in case of the small bowel, it is easy to shift extra-corporeal maneuver.
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- Tatsuma Sakaguchi
- Department of Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 10-15 Fumizonocho, Moriguchi, Osaka, 570-8507, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 10-15 Fumizonocho, Moriguchi, Osaka, 570-8507, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 10-15 Fumizonocho, Moriguchi, Osaka, 570-8507, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 10-15 Fumizonocho, Moriguchi, Osaka, 570-8507, Japan.
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Dredar A, Thanaratnam P, Hussain K, Andrews S, Mtui E, Catanzano T. Acute Bowel Computed Tomography. Semin Ultrasound CT MR 2017; 38:399-413. [PMID: 28865529 DOI: 10.1053/j.sult.2017.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Acute abdominal pain is a common presenting complaint in the emergency department. Increasingly, computed tomography is utilized for evaluating these patients. Radiologists are therefore expected to be familiar with the pertinent clinical and radiologic information related to acute bowel pathology. This primer will review the need-to-know and latest updates related to computed tomography evaluation of acute bowel pathology.
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- Abdulmalik Dredar
- Department of Radiology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA.
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- Department of Radiology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA
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Lee MJ, Connelly TM. Head and neck subcutaneous emphysema, a rare complication of iatrogenic perforation during colonoscopy: management review of reported cases from 2000-2016. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2017; 11:849-856. [PMID: 28678570 DOI: 10.1080/17474124.2017.1351294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Subcutaneous face and neck emphysema secondary to colonic perforation is a rare complication of colonoscopy. Presentation may be complicated by pneumothorax and/or respiratory distress. Evidence limited to case studies. Therefore, no management consensus of these rarely reported cases exists. METHODS All cases published on PubMed between 1 January 2000-1 November 2016 reporting subcutaneous face and/or neck emphysema after colonoscopy are included. Management is discussed with trends identified. We report a case of a patient undergoing routine polypectomy who developed subcutaneous emphysema of the face, neck and thorax with a pneumothorax and pneumoretroperitoneum. RESULTS 37 cases were found (mean age = 64.1 ± 15.09 years). The majority (n = 24) were managed non-operatively. Conservative and operative management had mean inpatient stays of 7.6 ± 4.65 and 19.5 +/- 21.62 days respectively. Sixteen cases had a concomitant pneumothorax with nine (56.3%) requiring decompression. No mortalities occurred. CONCLUSION An understanding of anatomy heightens awareness of the rare complication of face and/or neck surgical emphysema, secondary to pneumoretroperitoneum and pneumothorax, after perforation of the colon during endoscopy. Management remains controversial with expectant conservative bowel rest with antibiotics and operative intervention described. Conservative management had a shorter inpatient stay and was more common in younger patients.
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- Mathew John Lee
- a General Surgery , Royal College of Surgeons , Dublin , Ireland
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Sánchez-Carpintero de la Vega M, García Villar C. Estudios telemandados con control fluoroscópico del tracto digestivo superior: Técnicas e indicaciones. RADIOLOGIA 2017; 59:343-354. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rx.2016.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2015] [Revised: 10/18/2016] [Accepted: 11/08/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Thilakawardana BU, De Mel S, Abeysuriya V, Hewavisenthi J, De Mel C, Chandrasena L, Abeysuriya V. A rare presentation of an acute abdomen: an ileal diverticular perforation. BMC Res Notes 2017; 10:190. [PMID: 28578700 PMCID: PMC5457724 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-017-2514-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2016] [Accepted: 05/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background This case report highlights the value of prompt intervention of diagnostic laparoscopy in a patient suspects of having an acute abdomen due to an intestinal perforation, where there is a limitation of performing Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography of abdomen. A previously healthy young adult presenting with an acute abdomen due to a spontaneous ileal perforation, without any associated risk factors is a rare clinical entity in a developing country. Therefore, entertaining an early diagnosis will possibly prevent a fatal consequence. Case presentation A male patient, 29 years old, recently diagnosed as a young hypertensive without any associated factors, currently on antihypertensive treatment, was admitted to our hospital presenting with an acute severe abdominal pain. During initial assessment, the patient was febrile (101 °F), ill looking, tachycardic (pulse rate 121 bpm) with rapid shallow breathing. Abdominal examination reviled diffuse guarding and rigidity, more severe on right iliac fossa. Following history and clinical examination probable clinical diagnosis was made as an acute appendicitis with perforation. However, ultrasonography was found to have normal appendix. Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography was not performed as a subsequent investigation because of the impairment of renal functions of this patient. Though, non-contrast CT would have been ascertained more diagnostic yield, given the critically ill status of this patient we decided to perform urgent diagnostic laparoscopy. It reviled pus in several abdominal cavities and dense adhesions. Therefore, the procedure was converted to a laparotomy and found to have an ileal perforation with diffuse peritoneal contamination. Diseased ileal segment was resected and anastomosed. Followed by peritoneal lavage. Conclusion Ileal perforation due to diverticular disease in a healthy young adult is rare. This case report highlights the importance of considering this clinical entity as a differential diagnosis, the value of early diagnostic laparoscopy, especially in clinical settings with limitations to CT scan, since late diagnosis can give rise to fatal outcome.
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- Basuru Uvindu Thilakawardana
- Nawaloka Hospitals Research and Educational Centre, Nawaloka Hospitals PLC, No. 23, Deshamanya H.K. Dharmadasa Mw, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka.
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- Nawaloka Hospitals Research and Educational Centre, Nawaloka Hospitals PLC, No. 23, Deshamanya H.K. Dharmadasa Mw, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka
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- Nawaloka Hospitals Research and Educational Centre, Nawaloka Hospitals PLC, No. 23, Deshamanya H.K. Dharmadasa Mw, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka
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- Nawaloka Hospitals Research and Educational Centre, Nawaloka Hospitals PLC, No. 23, Deshamanya H.K. Dharmadasa Mw, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka
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- Nawaloka Hospitals Research and Educational Centre, Nawaloka Hospitals PLC, No. 23, Deshamanya H.K. Dharmadasa Mw, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka
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Indiran V, Maduraimuthu P. Falciform ligament sign. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2017; 42:1287-1288. [PMID: 27891548 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-016-0995-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Solass W, Struller F, Horvath P, Königsrainer A, Sipos B, Weinreich FJ. Morphology of the peritoneal cavity and pathophysiological consequences. Pleura Peritoneum 2017; 1:193-201. [PMID: 30911623 DOI: 10.1515/pp-2016-0023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2016] [Accepted: 11/29/2016] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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The peritoneal cavity (cavum peritonei) is incompletely divided into spaces and recessus (or fossae), which are playing an important role in health and disease. Peritoneal subspaces are determined by the parietal attachments of the abdominal organs, the ligaments and mesenteries. These include the splenorenal, the falciform, the triangular, the gastrosplenic, the phrenicocolic and the gastrocolic ligaments; the greater omentum and the lesser omentum (formed by the gastrohepatic and hepatoduodenal ligaments); the small bowel mesenterium and the mesocolon. These ligaments and mesenteries divide the peritoneal cavity into several distinct anatomic and functional regions. The supramesocolic compartment is divided into a bilateral subphrenic space and a subhepatic space continuing into the lesser sac (bursa omentalis). The inframesolic compartment is divided into a left and right region by the mesentery. The right paracolic gutter communicates with the pelvis and with the right suphrenic space. The left paracolic gutter is separated from the left subphrenic space by the phrenocolic ligament. The peritoneal space is virtual, is completely occupied by the intraabdominal organs and can only be visualized by radiological means in the presence of air (organ perforation), liquid (ascites, pus, bile, gastrointestinal fluids) or tumor invasion. Peritoneal morphology has numerous pathophysiological implications: it impacts on the propagation of intraabdominal infections, determines the spreading of peritoneal metastasis and can cause bowel volvulus. Internal hernias can arise at the junction between intraperitoneal and extraperitoneal bowel segments, in particular into the left paraduodenal recessus. Knowledge of peritoneal morphology is a precondition for developing locoregional therapeutic strategies in peritoneal disease and for effective peritoneal dialysis.
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- Wiebke Solass
- Institute of Pathology, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of General and Transplant Surgery, Experimental Surgery, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of General and Transplant Surgery, Experimental Surgery, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of General and Transplant Surgery, Experimental Surgery, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of General and Transplant Surgery, Experimental Surgery, University of Tübingen, Hoppe-Seyler Str. 3, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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Lee HS, Park HH, Kim JS, Kang SH, Moon HS, Sung JK, Lee BS, Jeong HY. Pneumoretroperitoneum, Pneumomediastinum, Pneumothorax, and Subcutaneous Emphysema after Diagnostic Colonoscopy. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2017; 70:145-149. [DOI: 10.4166/kjg.2017.70.3.145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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- Hee Sung Lee
- Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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[Prognostic value of the presence of pericolic air bubbles detected by computed tomography in acute diverticulitis]. CIR CIR 2016; 85:471-477. [PMID: 27955857 DOI: 10.1016/j.circir.2016.10.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2016] [Revised: 10/25/2016] [Accepted: 10/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Diverticular disease is common in industrialized countries. Computed tomography has been used as the preferred diagnostic method; although different scales haves been described to classify the disease, none of them encompass total disease aspects and behaviour. OBJETIVE To analyze the patients with acute diverticulitis confirmed by computed tomography at the ABC Medical Center Campus Observatorio from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2012, in whom pericolic free air in the form of bubbles was identified by computed tomography and if this finding can be considered as a prognostic factor for the disease. METHODS A series of 124 patients was analyzed who had acute diverticulitis confirmed by computed tomography, in order to identify the presence of pericolic bubbles. RESULTS Of the 124 patients, 29 presented with pericolic bubbles detected by computed tomography; of these, 62.1% had localized peritoneal signs at the time of the initial assessment, (P<.001); leukocytosis (13.33 vs 11.16, P<.001) and band count (0.97 vs 0.48, P<.001) was higher in this group. Patients with pericolonic bubbles had a longer hospital stay (5.5days vs 4.3days, P<.001) and started and tolerated liquids later (4.24days vs. 3.02days, P<.001) than the group of patients without this finding. CONCLUSIONS The presence of pericolic bubbles in patients with acute diverticulitis can be related to a more aggressive course of the disease.
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Hanna TN, Rohatgi S, Shekhani HN, Shahid F, Ojili V, Khosa F. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy: expected post-procedural findings and adverse events. Emerg Radiol 2016; 23:503-11. [PMID: 27461259 DOI: 10.1007/s10140-016-1427-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2016] [Accepted: 07/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Complications related to endoscopy are commonly encountered in the emergency department (ED) due to an increased use of outpatient diagnostic and therapeutic upper gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures. A majority of these procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, and patients with post-procedural symptoms may return to the ED. Since these patients often undergo computed tomography (CT) for diagnosis of post-procedure complications, the emergency radiologist should be familiar with the spectrum of expected post-procedural findings, as well as common and rare complications. We present a pictorial review of post-endoscopy complications and review imaging protocols in different clinical scenarios.
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- Tarek N Hanna
- Division of Emergency Radiology, Emory Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University Midtown Hospital, 550 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, 30308, USA.
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- Division of Emergency Radiology, Emory Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University Midtown Hospital, 550 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, 30308, USA
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- Division of Emergency Radiology, Emory Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University Midtown Hospital, 550 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, 30308, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, Mail code 7800, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA
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- Division of Radiology, Vancouver General Hospital, Jim Patterson South Ground Floor Room G861, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
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Paolantonio P, Rengo M, Ferrari R, Laghi A. Multidetector CT in emergency radiology: acute and generalized non-traumatic abdominal pain. Br J Radiol 2016; 89:20150859. [PMID: 26689097 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20150859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Multidetector CT (MDCT) is an imaging technique that provides otherwise unobtainable information in the diagnostic work-up of patients presenting with acute abdominal pain. A correct working diagnosis depends essentially on understanding the individual patient's clinical data and laboratory findings. In haemodynamically stable patients with acute severe and generalized abdominal pain, MDCT is now the preferred imaging test and gives invaluable diagnostic information, also in unstable patients after stabilization. In this descriptive review, we focus our attention on acute, severe and generalized or undifferentiated non-traumatic abdominal pain. The main differential diagnoses are acute pancreatitis, gastrointestinal perforation, ruptured abdominal aneurysm and acute mesenteric ischaemia. We will provide radiologist readers with a technical guide to optimize MDCT imaging protocols and list the major CT signs essential to reach a correct diagnosis and guide the best treatment.
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- 2 Department of Radiological Sciences, Oncology and Pathology, Sapienza-University Rome, Polo Pontino, ICOT Hospital, Latina, Italy
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- 3 Department of Emergency Radiology, San Camillo Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- 2 Department of Radiological Sciences, Oncology and Pathology, Sapienza-University Rome, Polo Pontino, ICOT Hospital, Latina, Italy
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Hashizume T, Tokumaru AM, Harada K. Small intestine perforation due to accidental press-through package ingestion in an elderly patient with Lewy body dementia and recurrent cardiopulmonary arrest. BMJ Case Rep 2015; 2015:bcr-2015-212723. [PMID: 26678691 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2015-212723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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An octogenarian with Lewy body dementia presented to our hospital in cardiac arrest and was successfully resuscitated. Although he had abdominal pain the previous day, small bowel wall oedema and ascites were the only abnormalities noted on abdominal CT. Despite treatment with catecholamines and antimicrobials, he died of recurrent cardiopulmonary arrest later the same day. An autopsy showed that the patient's death was the result of a small bowel perforation caused by accidental ingestion of a press-through package (PTP). Precautions regarding PTP use and improved packaging design are necessary to prevent PTP ingestion, especially in elderly patients with dementia.
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- Tsuyoshi Hashizume
- Department of Cardiology, Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital, Tokyo, Japan Department of Geriatric Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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