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Sonographic evidence of intraperitoneal fluid. An experimental study and its clinical implications.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  6472914     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In order to evaluate the sensitivity of ultrasound to intraperitoneal fluid, such as ascites or blood, an experimental study was performed in the pig. Various amounts of fluid were injected into the peritoneal cavity to investigate distribution and diagnostic criteria in different positions. As little as 10 ml of fluid was visualized around the urinary bladder in an upright position. In the supine position, 20 ml could be detected around the bladder and 30 ml around the liver. The injection of at least 60 ml resulted in a pattern of free-floating bowel loops. The sonographic findings of fluid distribution were correlated to radiological studies. As different amounts of fluid produce characteristic sonographic patterns, an approximate estimation of the intraperitoneal fluid volume can be made.
Authors:
E Dinkel; R Lehnart; J Tröger; H Peters; M Dittrich
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Pediatric radiology     Volume:  14     ISSN:  0301-0449     ISO Abbreviation:  Pediatr Radiol     Publication Date:  1984  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1984-10-11     Completed Date:  1984-10-11     Revised Date:  2003-11-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0365332     Medline TA:  Pediatr Radiol     Country:  GERMANY, WEST    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  299-303     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Ascites / diagnosis
Ascitic Fluid*
Posture
Swine
Ultrasonography*

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