The value of gastropneumography in the diagnosis of acute gastroduodenal perforation
- Author:
Son Thanh Le
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
gastroduodenal perforation
- MeSH:
Peptic Ulcer Perforation;
Diagnosis
- From:Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Information
2000;(4):31-35
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
From 1982, The Abdominal Surgery Department of the Hospital 103 had applied gastropneumography to diagnose suspected gastroduodenal perforation in patients without subphrenic sickle-air. Air was pumped through nasogastric tube with a volume of 700 ml to 1000 ml. By this technique, definite diagnosis of perforation was made and the surgery was indicated early. Sensitivity of the technique was 82.6%. This technique should be recommended in medical units, where emergency abdominal operation can be performed early to restrict potential complications.
