AJR. American journal of roentgenology
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AJR Am J Roentgenol · Mar 1980
ReviewPostoperative chest radiograph: I. Alterations after abdominal surgery.
Postoperative cardiopulmonary complications remain a major cause of mortality and morbidity despite recent advances in intra- and postoperative management. The chest radiograph is a valuable aid in evaluating them. This paper reviews the major chest radiographic alterations after abdominal surgery and attempts to place them in clinical perspective.