Publication: Chilaiditi’s syndrome
Date
2009
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
Abstract
Chilaiditi’s Syndrome is an entity where a loop of the intestine gets interposed between the liver and the diaphragm
on the right side and radiologically shows up as gas under the diaphragm, when there is no actual perforation. This
causes concern for the treating surgeon and may result in laparotomies uncalled for. We present two cases of Chilaiditi’s
Syndrome out of which one had an interposed small bowel loop and was operated upon after making a diagnosis
of perforation peritonitis. Other was associated with sigmoid volvulus and was managed conservatively. Review of
literature regarding aetiology and associated causes has been done in this study.
Key words - Chilaiditi’s sign, Chilaiditi’s syndrome, cirrhosis, ascites, sigmoid volvulus.
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Hazra NK1, Panhani ML1, Tiwari PK2, Gupta A 1
1 Department of General Surgery, 2Department of Radiodiagnosis, Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal