Open AccessThree cases of intra‐abdominal free air onset associated with COPD treated conservatively
Author(s) -
Shuto Saki,
Naka Megumi,
Konishi Chisato,
Maekawa Koichi
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2687
Subject(s) - medicine , pneumoperitoneum , radiological weapon , perforation , copd , gastrointestinal perforation , disease , surgery , respiratory system , laparoscopy , peritonitis , punching , materials science , metallurgy
Abstract Pneumoperitoneum is caused by respiratory disease in rare cases and can be treated conservatively. It is important to confirm physical abdominal examinations, laboratory data, and radiological findings to avoid unnecessary surgical procedures. The diagnosis of pneumoperitoneum associated with respiratory disease requires the exclusion of other fatal illnesses, especially gastrointestinal perforation.