Journal article
New method for the detection of intraperitoneal free air by sonography: Scissors maneuver
Abstract
PURPOSE: This study was conducted to investigate the diagnostic value of a new sonographic technique for the detection of intraabdominal free air.
METHODS: Seventy-two patients with a suspected gastrointestinal tract perforation were included in the study and prospectively evaluated by sonography and abdominal and chest radiography for the detection of intraperitoneal free air. A new sonographic technique (the scissors maneuver) was used to …
Authors
Karahan OI; Kurt A; Yikilmaz A; Kahriman G
Journal
Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, Vol. 32, No. 8, pp. 381–385
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
10 2004
DOI
10.1002/jcu.20055
ISSN
0091-2751