Spontaneous pneumoperitoneum with duodenal diverticulosis in an elderly patient: a case report
Abstract Background Pneumoperitoneum commonly occurs as a result of a viscus perforation and usually presents with peritoneal signs requiring emergent laparotomy. Spontaneous pneumoperitoneum is a rare condition characterized by intraperitoneal gas with no clear etiology. Case presentation We herein...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Surgical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-019-0769-4 |