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The use of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of retroperitoneal abscess caused by perforation of the appendix.

Authors :
Healy, D.
Dunne, M.
Duignan, J.
Heffernan, S.
Source :
Irish Journal of Medical Science; Dec1980, Vol. 149 Issue 1, p479-479, 1p
Publication Year :
1980

Abstract

A case of retroperitoneal abscess secondary to a ruptured appendix in a woman aged 68 is described. The value of sonography and aspiration in this rare condition, notably difficult to diagnose, is described. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00211265
Volume :
149
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Irish Journal of Medical Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
71181209
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02939193