Gastrointestinal Radiology

, Volume 9, Issue 1, pp 133–135 | Cite as

Computed tomography of bowel perforation

  • Mohan G. Phatak
  • Stasia J. Frank
  • Jeffrey J. Ellis
Article

Abstract

The authors present 2 cases of intestinal perforation which were not associated with free intraperitoneal air detectable on abdominal radiographs. Computed tomography demonstrated evidence of intraperitoneal leakage of orally administered contrast material and thereby provided the correct diagnosis.

Key words

Gastrointestinal tract, perforation Abdomen, computed tomography 

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© Springer-Verlag 1984

Authors and Affiliations

  • Mohan G. Phatak
    • 1
  • Stasia J. Frank
    • 1
  • Jeffrey J. Ellis
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of Specialized ImagingResurrection HospitalChicagoUSA

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