Published January 15, 1981 | Version v1
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Nonsurgical pneumoperitoneum

Creators

  • 1. Indiana Univ., Indianapolis (USA). Dept. of Radiology

Description

The radiographic evidence of free air in the abdomen is usually associatd with gastrointestinal perforations which represent a surgical emergency. However, pneumoperitoneum may also develop in a variety of benign conditions and following diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. This article provides a comprehensive list of nonsurgical causes of pneumoperitoneum. (orig.)

Abstract (German)

Der roentgenographische Nachweis freier Luft im Abdomen ist gewoehnlich mit Perforationen im Gastrointestinalbereich assoziiert, die sofortige chirurgische Massnahmen erfordern. Es kann sich jedoch auch um gutartige bzw. diagnostische und therapeutsche Ursachen handeln. Die moeglichen Ursachen fuer ein Pneumoperitoneum werden aufgelistet. (orig.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Gastrointest. Radiol.
Journal Volume
6
Journal Issue
1
Series
Gastrointest. Radiol.
Journal Page Range
73-74
ISSN
0364-2356

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
13664919
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
ABDOMEN; AIR; BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; DIAGNOSIS; PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES; PATIENTS; PERITONEUM; SURGERY
Descriptors DEC
BODY; BODY AREAS; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; FLUIDS; GASES; MEDICINE; MEMBRANES; SEROUS MEMBRANES