Pneumoperitoneum
Case contributed by Jeremy Jones ◉
Diagnosis certain
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Citation:
Jones J, Pneumoperitoneum. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 28 May 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-6129
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6129
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At the time the case was submitted for publication Jeremy Jones had no recorded disclosures.
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1 May 2009
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8 times, by 2 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures
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Large volume of free subdiaphragmatic gas.
Case Discussion
Gross pre-morbid pneumoperitoneum following bowel perforation.
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