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  2. Pneumoperitoneum - Wikipedia

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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 .

  3. Chilaiditi syndrome - Wikipedia

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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 ...

  4. Pneumatosis - Wikipedia

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    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

  5. Ischemic colitis - Wikipedia

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    In a series of 73 patients, plain abdominal radiography (56%) showing colic distension in 53% or a pneumoperitoneum in 3%. [12] CT scans are often used in the evaluation of abdominal pain and rectal bleeding, and may suggest the diagnosis of ischemic colitis, pick up complications, or suggest an alternate diagnosis. [26] [27] [28]

  6. Abdominal trauma - Wikipedia

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    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]

  7. Peritonitis - Wikipedia

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    Abdominal X-rays may reveal dilated, edematous intestines, although such X-rays are mainly useful to look for pneumoperitoneum, an indicator of gastrointestinal perforation. The role of whole-abdomen ultrasound examination is under study and is likely to expand in the future.

  8. Pneumoretroperitoneum - Wikipedia

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  9. Segmental colitis associated with diverticulosis - Wikipedia

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    Segmental colitis associated with diverticulosis (SCAD) is a condition characterized by localized inflammation in the colon, which spares the rectum and is associated with multiple sac-like protrusions or pouches in the wall of the colon (diverticulosis).