Acute intrathoracic intestinal strangulation diagnosed by transthoracic echocardiography - 02/12/12
, Catherine Liew, MBBS, BMedSci, Elizabeth Ryan, FRACP, John Amerena, MD, FRACP, Alan Appelbe, FRACP, Alexander Black, MD, FRACP
Corresponding author at: Geelong Cardiology Practice, The Geelong Hospital, Ryrie St. Geelong 3220, Australia. Tel.: +61 403363844; fax: +61 03 8677 9091.Résumé |
Transthoracic echocardiography plays a central role in diagnosing a variety of cardiac and pericardial disorders. However its use in identifying extra-cardiac thoracic pathology is less well recognised. We describe an unusual case of intrathoracic intestinal strangulation detected by transthoracic echocardiography. The recognition of bowel loops within the left hemithorax enabled rapid confirmatory computed tomographic imaging and subsequent life-saving surgery. This case demonstrates the utility of bedside echocardiography in the assessment of intrathoracic pathology and emphasises the need for cardiologists to be familiar with the echocardiographic appearance of these disorders.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Echocardiography, Spontaneous diaphragmatic rupture, Temporary transvenous pacing, 3rd degree AV block
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Vol 21 - N° 12
P. 831-835 - décembre 2012 Retour au numéro
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