Background: An ulcer is a condition characterized by inflammation, irritation, or erosion in
the mucosal lining of the stomach or duodenum. Hence, peptic ulcer is the ulcer of both the …

Gastrointestinal tract (GIT) perforation is a common medical emergency associated with
considerable mortality, ranging from 30 to 50%. Clinical presentation varies: oesophageal …

Alimentary tract perforation is a frequent emergency condition. Imaging plays an important
role to make an accurate diagnosis, defining the presence, the level, and the cause of the …

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is mostly perceived as a respiratory disease.
However, there is increasing evidence of patients showing gastrointestinal symptoms, with …

Spontaneous, iatrogenic or surgical perforation of the whole gastrointestinal wall can lead to
serious complications, resulting in increased morbidity and mortality. Optimal patient …

Gastrointestinal perforation (GI) is a common cause of acute abdomen in the emergency
department that needs a prompt surgery intervention. Nowadays, CT examinations …

AIM To assess the accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of multidetector computed
tomography (MDCT) findings by comparing the locations of free air in the abdomen and …

With advancements in cancer treatment, the survival rates for many malignancies have
increased. However, both the primary tumors and the treatments themselves can give rise to …

Background: To evaluate the impact of abdominal binder (AB) use on postoperative
shoulder pain in patients recovering from laparoscopic gynecologic surgery. Methods: This …

La escasa rentabilidad diagnóstica de la radiografía de abdomen en patología urgente
contrasta con el elevado número de exploraciones que se realizan. La mayoría arroja …