Ben Ismail I, Zenaidi H, Rebii S, Yahmadi A, Zoghlami A. Chilaiditi's sign: A rare differential diagnosis of pneumoperitoneum.
Clin Case Rep 2020;
8:3102-3104. [PMID:
33363889 PMCID:
PMC7752635 DOI:
10.1002/ccr3.3346]
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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.
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