Signs of pneumoperitoneum

Radiological signs of pneumoperitoneum in an extremely low birthweight infant.

To cite: Raturi S, Chandran S, James TE-leong H, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2014205510 DESCRIPTION A twin male infant weighing 820 g was born at 26 weeks of gestation. At birth he received mechanical ventilation, surfactant and subsequently indomethacin treatment for a large patent ductus arteriosus. On day 8 of life he had frequent epi...

Pneumoperitoneum on supine abdominal X-ray: case report and review of the radiological signs X

An elderly gentleman suddenly developed moderate to severe epigastric pain associated with hypotension and tachycardia. A supine abdominal X-ray was taken. Urgent CT abdomen performed after initial stabilisation revealed large amounts of free gas and fluid in the peritoneal cavity. Emergency Laparotomy revealed a perforated gastric ulcer. Review of the supine abdominal X-ray showed a number of ...

Pneumoperitoneum

Complications of Artificial Pneumoperitoneum

Massive Pneumoperitoneum

An 82-year-old female presented to the emergency department with acute worsening of abdominal pain, which had been present for three months. Her physical exam showed significant signs of considerable abdominal distention, diffuse tenderness, and rigidity. She was unable to change position for upright abdominal radiographs; therefore, a modified portable flat plate abdominal radiograph was obtai...