Mahim Koshariya, Amey Jain*, Vijay Tekam, Arshad Khan, Nikhil Tekwani and Sharath AP

Department of General Surgery, Gandhi Medical College and Hamidia Hospital Bhopal, India

*Corresponding Author: Amey Jain, Department of General Surgery, Gandhi Medical College and Hamidia Hospital Bhopal, India.

Received: March 24, 2025; Published: March 28, 2025

Abstract

Non Surgical Pneumoperitoneum is defined by the presence of free air in the peritoneal cavity that can be detected by an X-ray. Such patients can be managed successfully by observation and supportive care alone or may be subjected to a laparotomy which usually turns out to be nondiagnostic [1].

Keywords: Pneumoperitoneum; Laparotomy; Peritoneal Cavity

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Citation

Citation: Amey Jain., et al. “Pneumoperitoneum is not Always an Indication for Laparotomy: Reporting A Case and Review of the Literature".Acta Scientific Gastrointestinal Disorders 8.4 (2025): 46-49.

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