Pneumoperitoneum due to perforated appendicitis: a rare anatomo-radiologic correlation Pneumoperitônio devido à apendicite perfurada: correlação anátomo-radiológica rara

BACKGROUND: Pneumoperitoneum is usually associated with a perforated peptic ulcer. However, perforated appendicits may be evolved on it. In the medical literature, the anatomo-radiologic correlation between them is an uncommon event. CASE REPORT: Man with 56-year-old look for assistance with diffuse...

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Main Authors: André Luiz Santos Rodrigues, Marcelino Ferreira Lobato, Augusto César Santana, Lucas Crociati Meguins, Daniel Felgueiras Rolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgia Digestiva 2008-09-01
Series:ABCD: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cirurgia Digestiva
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-67202008000300011