Diagnosis of retroperitoneal air using ultrasound and radiology in duodenal rupture after blunt abdominal trauma |
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Authors: | S Langfeldt P R Pedersen J Nepper-Rasmussen |
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Affiliation: | Abteilung für Diagnostische Radiologie, Universit?t Aarhus Kommunehospital, D?nemark. |
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Abstract: | A case of retroperitoneal duodenal rupture after a blunt abdominal trauma in a 16 year old boy is presented. Conventional x-ray examination and ultrasound examination made an early diagnosis possible. The diagnostic possibilities, especially concerning new techniques, are discussed. |
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