Introduction Pneumoperitoneum usually requires emergency surgery. Asymptomatic
idiopathic pneumoperitoneum is a rare subgroup of pneumoperitoneum for which a …

Pneumoperitoneum refers to the presence of intraperitoneal free gas outside the viscera. A
perforation of a hollow viscus is the main cause and usually indicates a surgical emergency …

Introduction and importance Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO) is an uncommon
phenomenon that is especially rare in young patients and can result in bowl ischemia and …

Most cases of pneumoperitoneum with associated peritonitis are due to perforation of a
hollow viscus. In cases where hollow viscus perforation is not the cause, the …

Idiopathic pneumoperitoneum has an unknown etiology despite exploratory laparotomy.
However, it may occur without definite abdominal symptoms; thus, adequate management …

Introduction and significance Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI), the presence of gas within the
intestinal wall, is a rare but significant gastrointestinal condition. It may be associated with …

Pneumoperitoneum refers to the presence of free air in the abdominal cavity, typically
indicating viscus perforation requiring urgent surgical intervention. Occasionally …

Spontaneous idiopathic pneumoperitoneum (SIP) is a rare condition in the surgical practice.
We introduce a case of an alcoholic male who presented with nausea, vomiting and …

SUMMARY Mareike Fietkau Spontaneous Pneumoperitoneum-A Review of Diagnostic and
Treatment Tactics The aim of the study is to perform an analysis of the literature on …