Journal article
Ultrasonic Determination of Ascites
Archives of internal medicine (1960), v 131(2), pp 217-220
Feb 1973
PMID: 4566575
Abstract
Ultrasound has been used to determine the presence of ascites. By comparing the ultrasonic measurements with isotope dilution results, or with the actual amount found at surgery or autopsy, it has been shown that ultrasound can be used to provide an estimate of the amount of free intra-abdominal fluid. Ultrasonic determinations of ascites have been of value in determining response to therapy, both medical and surgical. They also have proved useful as an initial rapid-screening procedure in those patients suspected of having free intraperitoneal fluid, such as in cases of abdominal trauma where hemoperitoneum is suspected.
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- Title
- Ultrasonic Determination of Ascites
- Creators
- Barry B GoldbergHarris R ClearfieldGerald A GoodmanJose O Morales
- Publication Details
- Archives of internal medicine (1960), v 131(2), pp 217-220
- Publisher
- American Medical Association; CHICAGO
- Number of pages
- 4
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Medicine; [Retired Faculty]
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:A1973O815300005
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-0015577184
- Other Identifier
- 991022021037204721