Predictive value of omental thickness on ultrasonography for diagnosis of unexplained ascites, an Egyptian centre study
Summary: Etiology of ascites of unknown origin varies with geographic area and ethnic origin. Tuberculous peritonitis and peritoneal carcinomatosis constitute a considerable proportion of patients. Differentiation between both is a major challenge. The role of omental thickness (OT) by ultrasonograp...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-01-01
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Series: | Asian Journal of Surgery |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958419300211 |