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Pneumoperitoneum is pneumatosis (abnormal presence of air or other gas) in the peritoneal cavity, a potential space within the abdominal cavity. The most common cause is a perforated abdominal organ , generally from a perforated peptic ulcer , although any part of the bowel may perforate from a benign ulcer, tumor or abdominal trauma .
Pneumoperitoneum (or peritoneal emphysema), air or gas in the abdominal cavity. The most common cause is a perforated abdominal viscus, generally a perforated peptic ulcer, although any part of the bowel may perforate from a benign ulcer, tumor or abdominal trauma. Pneumatosis intestinalis, air or gas cysts in the bowel wall
Pneumobilia is the presence of gas in the biliary system.It is typically detected by ultrasound or a radiographic imaging exam, such as CT, or MRI.It is a common finding in patients that have recently undergone biliary surgery or endoscopic biliary procedure.
Pneumoperitoneum, seen as an air bubble on the lower left side of the X-ray film CT scan showing the liver and a kidney. Ten percent of people with polytrauma who had no signs of abdominal injury did have evidence of such injuries using radiological imaging. [1] Diagnostic techniques used include CT scanning, ultrasound, [1] and X-ray. [7]
Gastrointestinal perforation, also known as gastrointestinal rupture, [1] is a hole in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract. The gastrointestinal tract is composed of hollow digestive organs leading from the mouth to the anus. [3]
A Veress needle or Veres needle [1] /VER-resh/ is a spring-loaded needle used to create pneumoperitoneum for laparoscopic surgery. Of the three general approaches to laparoscopic access, the Veress needle technique is the oldest and most traditional.
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However, it could easily be mistaken for free intra-abdominal air (pneumoperitoneum) which could mistakenly be attributed to bowel perforation. Chilaiditi syndrome is a rare condition when pain occurs due to transposition of a loop of large intestine (usually transverse colon ) in between the diaphragm and the liver , visible on plain abdominal ...