Pneumoperitoneum

Case contributed by Andrew Kirby
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Sudden onset abdominal pain

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female

Chest

x-ray

Erect chest radiograph with gas present beneath both hemidiaphragms indicating pneumoperitoneum and bowel perforation.

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