Normal lateral decubitus abdomen (neonate)

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Distended abdomen. Perforation?

Patient Data

Age: 14 days
Gender: Female

No pneumoperitoneum.

Case Discussion

Lateral decubitus radiographs may be performed in the newborn to aid in the assessment of small volume pneumoperitoneum.

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