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Pneumoperitoneum is the presence of air or gas in the abdominal (peritoneal) cavity. It is usually detected on x-ray, but small amounts of free peritoneal air may be missed and are often detected on computerized tomography (CT). The most common cause of a pneumoperitoneum is a perforation/disruption of the wall of a hollow viscus.
21 mar 2022 · Free air on CT or Pneumoperitoneum often indicates a life threatening perforation of bowel. There are many causes but a few of the most common are stomach ulcers and diverticulitis. Others can be from medical procedures like colonoscopy where the bowel wall is perforated.
1 sty 2004 · The most common causes of benign nonsurgical pneumoperitoneum are abdominal, with perioperative and endoscopic procedures being the most frequent causes in this category.
5 kwi 2024 · The most common cause of pneumoperitoneum is the disruption of the wall of a hollow viscus. In children, the causes are different from the adult population and are considered in the neonatal pneumoperitoneum article.
1 lis 2006 · Most patients should have chest and abdominal radiographs, looking in particular for signs of pneumonia, mesenteric ischemia, bowel obstruction, and free air.
16 paź 2014 · INTRODUCTION. Pneumatosis sistoides intestinalis (PSI) is a rare condition with unknown origin, defined as the appearance of gas-filled cysts in the intestinal wall. It usually occurs due to respiratory infections, tumor or collagen disease, traumas, immunosuppression. PRESENTATION OF CASE.
1 lut 2023 · PI can also be associated with pneumoperitoneum or free air in the peritoneal cavity. The pathogenesis of PI is poorly understood and is probably multifactorial. In some cases, PI is an incidental finding associated with a benign etiology, whereas in others, it portends a life-threatening intra-abdominal condition.
