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J L Angel1, C J Sims, W F O'Brien

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa.

Obstetrics and Gynecology
|June 1, 1988
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Sudden abdominal pain after intercourse may indicate a rare condition called postcoital pneumoperitoneum. This occurs when air enters the abdominal cavity, often mistaken for a perforated viscus.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive medicine
  • Gastroenterology
  • Emergency medicine

Background:

  • Pneumoperitoneum, or free air in the abdominal cavity, is typically associated with visceral perforation.
  • Acute abdominal pain and shoulder pain are common presenting symptoms.

Observation:

  • A case of postcoital pneumoperitoneum in a healthy postpartum patient is presented.
  • The patient experienced acute abdominal and shoulder pain following sexual activity.

Findings:

  • The case supports a link between vigorous coital activity and the development of pneumoperitoneum.
  • This presentation highlights a non-perforative cause of pneumoperitoneum.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider postcoital pneumoperitoneum in the differential diagnosis of acute abdominal pain in women, especially postpartum.

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  • Understanding this association can prevent unnecessary surgical interventions.