Pneumoperitoneum [pneumoperitoneum]

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Definition

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.

Annotation
do not confuse with PNEUMOPERITONEUM, ARTIFICIAL, a technique; RETROPNEUMOPERITONEUM is also available
DUI
D011027 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0017080