| Posthypoxic ascites: a cause of post-traumatic abdominal distention. | |
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PMID: 933375 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A previously unreported etiology for post-traumatic abdominal distention was observed in a 5-year-old girl who suffered only head trauma and a prolonged period of hypoxemia. When there is a rapid accumulation of peritoneal fluid containing a high concentration of protein but negative for amylase, no evidence of blood loss, plus abnormal serial liver enzyme studies and the need for placement of large volumes of fluid, posthypoxic ascites should be suspected. Peritoneal aspiration confirmed the diagnosis and treatment was supportive. Because early operative intervention is necessary in pancreatic ascites and treatment is supportive for posthypoxic ascites, it is imperative to differentiate them. |
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Authors:
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B J Urlaub; J A Moylan |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: JACEP Volume: 5 ISSN: 0361-1124 ISO Abbreviation: JACEP Publication Date: 1976 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1976-09-01 Completed Date: 1976-09-01 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0317011 Medline TA: JACEP Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 186-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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Amylases
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analysis Anoxia / complications* Ascites / etiology* Ascitic Fluid / analysis Child, Preschool Craniocerebral Trauma / complications* Female Humans Liver / enzymology Proteins / analysis |
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0/Proteins; EC 3.2.1.-/Amylases |
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