Figure 1. Erect chest x-ray demonstrating free gas under the right and left hemi-diaphragms.
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Acute Abdominal Pain and Radiological Pneumoperitoneum - Always an Indication for Laparotomy?/b>
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| Etiology | Examples |
|---|---|
| Intra abdominal catastrophe | Intestinal ischaemia, perforation or obstruction |
| Mucosal disruption | Peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease |
| Infections | |
| Pulmonary disorders | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, mechanical ventilation |
| Iatrogenic | Endoscopy |
| Reduced intestinal motility | Diabetes, pseudo obstruction |
| Immunological compromise | Steroids, chemotherapy |