Preoperative sonographic diagnosis of sealed-off perforated gastric ulcer
Journal
Journal of Clinical Ultrasound
Journal Volume
26
Journal Issue
5
Pages
269-271
Date Issued
1998
Author(s)
Abstract
Perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) is a common surgical emergency. Early diagnosis and intervention are necessary to reduce the morbidity and mortality. Radiographic or sonographic detection of free air is neither sensitive nor specific for PPU. We report a case of sealed-off PPU with direct sonographic demonstration of the perforation tract within the anterior wall of the gastric antrum. The diagnosis was confirmed at laparotomy.
Subjects
Helicobacter pylori; Perforated peptic ulcer; Pneumoperitoneum; Preoperative diagnosis; Ultrasonography
SDGs
Other Subjects
adult; article; case report; clinical feature; diagnostic accuracy; diagnostic imaging; early diagnosis; echography; human; intermethod comparison; male; physical examination; pneumoperitoneum; preoperative evaluation; radiodiagnosis; stomach perforation; stomach ulcer; surgical approach; Helicobacter Infections; Helicobacter pylori; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Peptic Ulcer Perforation; Preoperative Care; Stomach Ulcer
Type
journal article