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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Pneumoperitoneum, free air in the abdominal cavity, typically indicates visceral perforation requiring surgery.
  • Patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD) often present with free air on imaging, complicating diagnosis.

Observation:

  • A 75-year-old PD patient presented with malaise and significant pneumoperitoneum on imaging.
  • Symptoms were atypical for peritonitis, with no abdominal pain, fever, or turbid dialysate.

Findings:

  • Computed tomography confirmed marked pneumoperitoneum.
  • Insufficient air venting during continuous ambulatory PD bag replacement was identified as the cause.
  • Resolution of pneumoperitoneum occurred after careful bag change with thorough air removal.

Implications:

  • This case highlights a non-pathological cause of pneumoperitoneum in PD patients.
  • Emphasizes the need for patient education on proper PD bag air removal techniques.
  • Distinguishing dialysis-related pneumoperitoneum from surgical emergencies is critical in PD patients.