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Published in: Abdominal Radiology 5/2019

01-05-2019 | Abdominal Trauma | Classics in Abdominal Radiology

Sentinel clot sign in hemoperitoneum

Authors: Mohd Ilyas, Muiez Bashir, Irfan Robbani, Sheikh Riaz Rasool, Faiz Altaf Shera, Imran Hamid

Published in: Abdominal Radiology | Issue 5/2019

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The “sentinel clot sign” is defined as the highest attenuation hematoma in proximity to an organ that is the primary source of bleeding in hemoperitoneum (Fig. 1a, b). The body attempts hemostasis by forming a clot at the site of injury; thus, the highest attenuation area is the nearest one to the source.
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Metadata
Title
Sentinel clot sign in hemoperitoneum
Authors
Mohd Ilyas
Muiez Bashir
Irfan Robbani
Sheikh Riaz Rasool
Faiz Altaf Shera
Imran Hamid
Publication date
01-05-2019
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Abdominal Radiology / Issue 5/2019
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Electronic ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-019-01926-3

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