Is air under the diaphragm a significant finding in CAPD patients?
The incidence of air under the diaphragm in CAPD patients is very low, and causes directly attributable to standard CAPD techniques are even lower. Bowel perforation generally causes a larger volume of air collection under the diaphragm.
D000388:Air; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / Q000009:adverse effects; D011187:Posture; D011859:Radiography