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A Mouse Model of Intestinal Partial Obstruction
Published on: March 5, 2018
[Diagnosis and treatment of gallstone intestinal obstruction]
S V Kharitonov1, I B Rannev2, S S Kharitonov1
1Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University of Healthcare Ministry of Russia, Moscow.
Aim:
To analyze informative value of radiological examination in diagnosis of acute gallstone intestinal obstruction.
Material And Methods:
Diagnosis and treatment of 7 patients with acute gallstone intestinal obstruction have been analyzed. Diagnostic protocol included radiography of abdominal cavity, sonography and computed tomography.
Results:
Computed tomography within the first hours after hospitalization is highly informative to diagnose gallstone intestinal obstruction if other methods are ineffective.
Conclusion:
Inclusion of computed tomography into survey algorithm optimizes diagnostic process, clarifies the cause of acute intestinal obstruction and promptly determines the indications for video-assisted surgery.
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