Free subdiaphragmatic gas

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Chest x-ray

x-ray

Erect chest x-ray demonstrates gas outlining the inferior surface of the right hemidiaphragm. Gas is probably also present below the left hemidiaphragm but it is more difficult to identify. Appearance is that of pneumoperitoneum. 

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