Abstract
The most common cause of pneumoperitoneum is a perforated abdominal organ caused by an ulcer, tumour or trauma. Gastrointestinal endoscopy and peritoneal dialysis catheter placement can also cause abdominal free...
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Description The most common cause of pneumoperitoneum is a perforated abdominal organ caused by an ulcer, tumour or trauma
We present the case of a man in his 50s who presented with co-occurrence of bilateral pneumothorax and pneumoperitoneum
No abdominal symptoms or findings suggestive of perforated abdominal viscus were observed; we presumed that air leaks from the bullae had penetrated into the abdominal cavity through the mediastinal pleura opening and hiatus around the lifted stomach
Summary
Description The most common cause of pneumoperitoneum is a perforated abdominal organ caused by an ulcer, tumour or trauma. We present the case of a man in his 50s who presented with co-occurrence of bilateral pneumothorax and pneumoperitoneum. Esophageal bypass surgery was performed through the neck and abdominal incision. Chest and abdominal radiographies revealed bilateral lung collapse, pleural effusion and free air under the diaphragm (figure 1A).
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