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.

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Tree Number(s): C06.844.670

MeSH Unique ID: D011027

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Diseases Category
Digestive System Diseases
Peritoneal Diseases
Pneumoperitoneum