title: [Unusual cause of pneumoperitoneum: upper genital infection complicating endometrial cancer. Apropos of 2 cases].
abstract: Two cases are reported that illustrate a very unusual etiology of pneumoperitoneum: production of gas by germs from an infected genital tract lesion. Possible germs that can be involved are described, as well as the therapy applied which led to a favorable outcome in both patients.
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000150:complications*; D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D008875:Middle Aged; D011027:Pneumoperitoneum / Q000209:etiology*; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
vernacular_title: Une cause inhabituelle de pneumopéritoine: l'infection génitale haute compliquant un cancer de l'endomètre. A propos de 2 cas.