Chilaiditi's sign: A rare differential diagnosis of pneumoperitoneum
Abstract Chilaiditi sign is a rare condition typically mistaken for pneumoperitoneum. CT scan can confirm the diagnosis. Its management is conservative that is why it should be well known by surgeons to avoid unnecessary exploratory laparotomies.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2020-12-01
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| Series: | Clinical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.3346 |
| Summary: | Abstract Chilaiditi sign is a rare condition typically mistaken for pneumoperitoneum. CT scan can confirm the diagnosis. Its management is conservative that is why it should be well known by surgeons to avoid unnecessary exploratory laparotomies. |
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| ISSN: | 2050-0904 |