Pneumoperitoneum as a Complication of Mechanical Ventilation: A Case Report

Pneumoperitoneum is defined as the presence of free air in abdominal cavity. The most common cause pneumoperitoneum intestinal perforation, which usually requires surgical intervention. Nonsurgical (NPS) cavity without visceral perforation by an intrathoracic route, commonly occurs patients on mechanical ventilation intensive care units. NSP, when properly diagnosed, can be successfully treated conservatively surgery, and intensivists surgeons should aware this entity associated with to avoid unnecessary