Presentation
Diagnosed with appendicitis. Post laparoscopic surgery x-ray was advised.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Pneumoperitoneum
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Radiolucent area noted below the diaphragm across the abdomen
This is gas under the diaphragm
From the case:
Pneumoperitoneum
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Gas under diaphragm indicated by yellow arrows. This is referred to as continuous diaphragm sign.
Case Discussion
This is a case of pneumoperitoneum post laparoscopy, which can be a "normal" (i.e. expected) finding if the volume of gas is appropriate.
Normally on a chest xray two hemidiaphragms are demonstrated but in cases of a pneumoperitoneum the entire continuity can be seen.