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Primary torsion of the falciform ligament: computed tomography and ultrasound findings.
- Source :
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Australasian radiology [Australas Radiol] 2006 Jun; Vol. 50 (3), pp. 252-4. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- Torsion of the free end of the falciform ligament is an extremely rare cause of localized peritonitis. A surgically proven case is presented here, with ultrasound and CT findings and a review of the published work.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Infarction diagnostic imaging
Peritonitis diagnostic imaging
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Torsion Abnormality complications
Torsion Abnormality diagnostic imaging
Torsion Abnormality surgery
Ultrasonography
Infarction etiology
Ligaments blood supply
Ligaments diagnostic imaging
Ligaments surgery
Peritonitis etiology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0004-8461
- Volume :
- 50
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Australasian radiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 16732825
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1673.2006.01573.x