European Journal of Radiology
Volume 50, Issue 1 , Pages 30-36 , April 2004

Gastro-duodenal perforations: conventional plain film, US and CT findings in 166 consecutive patients

  • Roberto Grassi

      Affiliations

    • Section of Radiology, Department “Magrassi-Lanzara”, Second University, 80138 Naples, Italy
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  • Stefania Romano

      Affiliations

    • Department of Diagnostic Imaging, “A.Cardarelli” Hospital, 80131 Naples, Italy
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Present address: Via G.Fava, 28 Parco La Piramide, 80016 Marano di Napoli, Italy. Tel.: +39-081-7426089; fax: +39-081-7426089; mobile: +39-3332760431.
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  • Antonio Pinto

      Affiliations

    • Department of Diagnostic Imaging, “A.Cardarelli” Hospital, 80131 Naples, Italy
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  • Luigia Romano

      Affiliations

    • Department of Diagnostic Imaging, “A.Cardarelli” Hospital, 80131 Naples, Italy

Received 12 November 2003 ,Revised 19 November 2003 ,Accepted 27 November 2003.

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PII: S0720-048X(03)00351-6

doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2003.11.012

European Journal of Radiology
Volume 50, Issue 1 , Pages 30-36 , April 2004

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