| Literature DB >> 32537079 |
Kpatékana Simlawo1, Fousséni Alassani2, Boyodi Tchangaï2, Damigou Mawuli Sambiani1.
Abstract
Pneumoperitoneum, in the majority of cases, is caused by a perforation of the gastrointestinal tract whose treatment is usually surgical. It rarely occurs spontaneously. This study reports an unusual presentation of pneumoperitoneum which has put the surgeon in a massive diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma. We report the case of a 77-year old patient with spontaneous pneumoperitoneum evolving during non-operative treatment. We here discuss the management procedure for this uncommon disease. © Simlawo Kpatékana et al.Entities:
Keywords: CT scan; Spontaneous pneumoperitoneum; non-operative treatment
Year: 2020 PMID: 32537079 PMCID: PMC7250192 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2020.35.76.11193
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pan Afr Med J
Figure 1Radiographie de thorax de face complétant l’abdomen sans préparation montrant l’ascension de la coupole diaphragmatique gauche avec l’image en arceau et la dextrocardie
Figure 2Image peropératoire du volvulus du côlon sigmoïde
Figure 3Image de l’estomac tracté de son ascension sous la coupole diaphragmatique gauche
Figure 4Rate et angle colique gauche ascensionnés avec la coupole diaphragmatique gauche