Presentation
acute abdomen
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Small bowel perforation
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Plain study showed moderate ascites, pneumoperitoneum and pneumobilia.
Contrast study shows contrast leakage into the peritoneal cavity, probably from the duodenum (2nd part).
Note: If technologist performing the CT would have understood on plain study, he shouldn't have proceeded with oral contrast in view of perforation.
Case Discussion
Patient was operated and finding was confirmed post-operatively.