| Is pneumorrhachis a poor prognostic sign in acute gangrenous abdominal emergencies? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18351407 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Pneumorrhachis (air in the spinal canal) is an uncommon radiological finding. Its detection in gangrenous abdominal emergencies is rarer with uncertain prognostic significance. We illustrate the computed tomography features and assess the patient outcomes in two cases of pneumorrhachis identified in gangrenous pathologies of the abdomen (emphysematous pyelonephritis and bowel gangrene). Patient outcome was poor in the current and previously reported cases. Pneumorrhachis could be an additional imaging sign of poor prognosis in acute gangrenous abdominal emergencies. |
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Authors:
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T A Rehman; T Mammen; J Thaj; R S Cherian |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2008-03-20 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Emergency radiology Volume: 16 ISSN: 1438-1435 ISO Abbreviation: Emerg Radiol Publication Date: 2009 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-02-13 Completed Date: 2009-06-05 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9431227 Medline TA: Emerg Radiol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 151-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, India. taj_ar@yahoo.com |
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Abdomen* Acute Disease Adult Aged Air Emergencies Female Gangrene / radiography* Humans Intestinal Diseases / radiography Male Prognosis Pyelonephritis / radiography Spinal Canal / radiography* Tomography, X-Ray Computed |
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