Chronic aseptic spontaneous pneumoperitoneum without a serious complication in 8 years.
Spontaneous pneumoperitoneum without signs of peritonitis is rare in men, presenting a dilemma to the surgeon facing this problem in a new patient. A unique case of chronic aseptic spontaneous pneumoperitoneum is presented to illustrate some of the problems of diagnosis and management over a period of more than 8 years in a patient 93 years old at the time of latest follow-up.
DeGinder
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Austin Radiological Association, TX 78665, USA.
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Walzel
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011027:Pneumoperitoneum / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography