Gastrointestinal perforation other imaging findings

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Esophageal fluoroscopy is most sensitive within the first 24 hours. Small bowel follow through is inferior to CT of the abdomen and pelvis with oral contrast for detection and localization of small bowel perforation.

Gastrointestinal perforation other imaging finding

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Suspected gastroduodenal perforation

Suspected small bowel perforation

Chest fluroscopy shows esophageal perforation, source: Case courtesy of RMH Core Conditions, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 26313
Chest fluroscopy shows esophageal perforation, source: Case courtesy of Dr Matt A. Morgan, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 45380

References

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  4. Di Saverio S, Catena F, Ansaloni L, Gavioli M, Valentino M, Pinna AD (2008). "Water-soluble contrast medium (gastrografin) value in adhesive small intestine obstruction (ASIO): a prospective, randomized, controlled, clinical trial". World J Surg. 32 (10): 2293–304. doi:10.1007/s00268-008-9694-6. PMID 18688562.