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Imaging in Emergency Surgery

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In last years, diagnostic imaging has played a key role in the management of patient with emergency surgery. Technological revolution and elaborate software have allowed a more sophisticated imaging and, consequently, less invasive surgery. This chapter aims to deal with the role of imaging in surgical pathologies, providing surgeons an indication of the various techniques to require. Furthermore, imaging features, advantages, and limitations to optimize time and results are shown as well as tailored technique and adequate study protocols. Finally, tight collaboration between radiologists and surgeons is essential for the best imaging approach and therapeutic planning.

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  1. Dipartimento di Internistica, Clinica e Sperimentale “Magrassi-Lanzara” Seconda Università degli Studi di Napoli, Napoli, Italy

    Claudia Rossi, Mariateresa Martino & Roberto Ronza

  2. Dipartimento di Radiologia, Ospedale Sant’Anna, Azienda Universitaria – Ospedaliera di Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy

    Roberto Rizzati

  3. Dipartimento di Radiologia, PO Pineta Grande, Castel Volturno, Italy

    Mariano Scaglione

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Rossi, C., Martino, M., Ronza, R., Rizzati, R., Scaglione, M. (2016). Imaging in Emergency Surgery. In: Agresta, F., Campanile, F., Anania, G., Bergamini, C. (eds) Emergency Laparoscopy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29620-3_15

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