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Pneumoretroperitoneum.

|February 1, 1983

Summary

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Pneumoretroperitoneum, or retroperitoneal air, is a rare condition. This case explores mechanisms of lung barotrauma causing retroperitoneal air without abdominal air, highlighting key chest X-ray signs.

Area of Science:

Medical Imaging
Thoracic Surgery
Gastroenterology

Background:

Pneumoretroperitoneum is infrequently observed, often linked to pneumoperitoneum secondary to lung barotrauma.

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Previous literature documents only two instances of pneumoretroperitoneum without pneumoperitoneum following barotrauma.