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Pneumoperitoneum

Introduction: Pneumoperitoneum

Description of Pneumoperitoneum

Pneumoperitoneum: A condition with trapped gas or air in the PERITONEAL CAVITY, usually secondary to perforation of the internal organs such as the LUNG and the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, or to recent surgery. Pneumoperitoneum may be purposely introduced to aid radiological examination.
Source: Diseases Database

Pneumoperitoneum: A condition with trapped gas or air in the PERITONEAL CAVITY, usually secondary to perforation of the internal organs such as the LUNG and the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, or to recent surgery. Pneumoperitoneum may be purposely introduced to aid radiological examination.
Source: MeSH 2007

Pneumoperitoneum: Related Topics

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Hierarchical classifications of Pneumoperitoneum

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