Sonographic findings in complicated peptic ulcer

The sonographic findings in 7 patients with complicated peptic ulcer are reported. Of 4 patients with perforated ulcers, 2 had a subphrenic fluid collection, 1 had subhepatic extraluminal fluid, and 1 had an inflammatory mass in the gallbladder fossa. The ulcer penetrated into the liver in 1 and the...

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Published in:	Radiology Vol. 140; no. 2; p. 457
Main Authors:	Madrazo, B L, Hricak, H, Sandler, M A, Eyler, W R
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-08-1981
Subjects:	Aged Duodenal Ulcer - complications Female Humans Male Middle Aged Peptic Ulcer Perforation - diagnosis Retrospective Studies Ultrasonography
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Summary:	The sonographic findings in 7 patients with complicated peptic ulcer are reported. Of 4 patients with perforated ulcers, 2 had a subphrenic fluid collection, 1 had subhepatic extraluminal fluid, and 1 had an inflammatory mass in the gallbladder fossa. The ulcer penetrated into the liver in 1 and the pancreas in 2. The sinus tract between the duodenum and the liver could be seen. The patients with penetrating ulcer had a solid mass indistinguishable from other solid pancreatic masses.
ISSN:	0033-8419
DOI:	10.1148/radiology.140.2.7255723