Not All Pneumoperitoneum Needs a Knife

Pneumoperitoneum, the presence of free air in the peritoneal cavity, is most commonly associated with hollow viscus perforation, necessitating urgent surgical intervention. However, in rare cases, pneumoperitoneum can result from thoracic air leaks and may be managed conservatively unless it is caus...

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Main Authors: Anilkumar Pura Lingegowda, R. Sushmitha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-07-01
Series:Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_19_25
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