Pneumoperitoneum by appendicular perforation

Authors

  • Atanasio J Sierra Obiol

Keywords:

intestinal perforation, appendicitis, pneumoperitoneum

Abstract

A new case of pneumoperitoneum, diagnosed roentgenologically, and provoked by appendix perforation, is reported upon. Operative findings accounting for this uncommon -although not exceptionalclinico- radiological occurrence, are discussed.

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Published

2020-07-24

How to Cite

1.
Sierra Obiol AJ. Pneumoperitoneum by appendicular perforation. Cir. Urug. [Internet]. 2020 Jul. 24 [cited 2026 May 28];36(2):120-2. Available from: https://replica-revista.scu.org.uy/index.php/cir_urug/article/view/1863

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 2 (1966): Revista Cirugía del Uruguay

Section

Original Article

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