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Mesentery, Omentum, Peritoneum: Fluid Collections (Ascites, Abscess, Hemorrhage)

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Abdominal Imaging

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Intra-abdominal fluid collections can be classified in two main categories: free intraperitoneal fluid and contained fluid collections. Free intraperitoneal fluid may be diffuse or loculated. Contained fluid collections develop a capsule or pseudo-capsule and are circumscribed. The flow chart in Fig. 104.1 shows examples of pathologies for each category.

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    Dr. Bahar Mansoori

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Mansoori, B., Herrmann, K.A. (2013). Mesentery, Omentum, Peritoneum: Fluid Collections (Ascites, Abscess, Hemorrhage). In: Hamm, B., Ros, P.R. (eds) Abdominal Imaging. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-13327-5_175

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