Abstract
CT has become the standard reference technique for the diagnosis of most common complications following abdominal, urologic, or gynecologic surgery. An adapted CT technique and knowledge of normal postoperative anatomy are essential for accurate interpretation of CT scans. The main complications following abdominal, urologic, or gynecologic surgery include peritonitis, abscesses, hemorrhage, small-bowel obstruction, abdominal wall wound or hematoma, and anastomotic leaks.
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Zins, M., Boulay-Coletta, I. (2011). Complications of Abdominal Surgery (Abdominal, Urologic and Gynecologic Emergencies). In: Taourel, P. (eds) CT of the Acute Abdomen. Medical Radiology(). Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/174_2011_203
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