Chilaiditi's sign: A rare differential diagnosis of pneumoperitoneum
Imen Ben Ismail, Hakim Zenaidi, Saber Rebii, Abdelwahed Yahmadi, Ayoub Zoghlami
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.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePneumoperitoneumDifferential diagnosisSign (mathematics)RadiologyConservative managementSurgeryLaparoscopyPathologyMathematicsMathematical analysisIntestinal Malrotation and Obstruction DisordersGastrointestinal disorders and treatmentsCongenital gastrointestinal and neural anomalies