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    Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 1995 Mar;7(3):279-81.

    Erroneous diagnosis of distal intestinal obstruction syndrome in cystic fibrosis: clinical impact of abdominal ultrasonography.

    Source

    Department of Pulmonology, Leyenburg Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands.

    Abstract

    OBJECTIVE:

    To describe the use of abdominal ultrasonography in the differential diagnosis of distal intestinal obstruction syndrome (DIOS).

    DESIGN:

    Four case reports.

    SETTING:

    Adult cystic fibrosis centre (140 patients).

    PATIENTS:

    Four cystic fibrosis patients presenting over 18 months with clinical symptoms suggestive of a DIOS which could not be substantiated.

    OUTCOME:

    In all cases abdominal ultrasound was valuable in making a diagnosis.

    CONCLUSION:

    Abdominal ultrasound is a useful diagnostic tool for differentiating a DIOS from other abdominal conditions.

    PMID:
    7743312
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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